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How dust pollution affects our skin: People living in metropolitan cities like Delhi have to deal with smoke from factories, pollution from vehicles, dust from construction and environmental pollution, due to which dust gets deposited on our skin every day. Which activates the dead cells present in our skin, due to which we may have to face many skin related problems. Dust gets accumulated in our skin and can reduce our complexion and cause problems like pimples, acne, fine lines.
How does dust harm the skin?
1. Clogged Pores:
City dust settles on your skin and mixes with sebum (oil), causing clogged pores and resulting in blackheads, whiteheads and acne.
2. Oxidative Stress
Pollutants produce free radicals that damage skin cells and cause premature aging. It promotes problems like fine lines, wrinkles and laxity.
3. Swelling:
Exposure to dust and pollution causes inflammation in the skin. It causes redness and sensitivity and can aggravate skin allergies like eczema and rosacea.
4.Dark spots and skin color
The appearance of dark spots and uneven skin due to dust can be a sign of hyperpigmentation.
5. Dryness and dehydration
If you keep your skin moisturized, but it still constantly feels dry and flaky, it can promote skin problems.
How to protect your skin?
1.Cleansing:
Use a mild cleanser daily to remove dust and dirt from your skin, which will help in keeping your skin soft and clean.
2. Antioxidant
To avoid free radical damage, include antioxidant-rich products like vitamin C and vitamin E in your skin care routine.
3. Moisturizing
Protect your skin with a good moisturizer to prevent dryness and irritation. For this you can take advice from a skin care expert.
4.Sunscreen:
Don't forget to apply sunscreen, it will protect your face from the harmful UV rays of the sun and also prevent tanning.