More and more people are realizing and taking into account that unhealthy food, alcohol, smoking, stress, and the sun are major culprits for healthy skin. But a new culprit is increasingly coming to the forefront: air pollution!
The sun is and remains our biggest enemy when it comes to keeping your skin beautiful, young, and healthy. The damage it can inflict on your skin is unrelenting. Fortunately, we can protect ourselves against it, and we don't walk in the blazing sun every day.
One thing we do face daily is air pollution. Car exhausts, smog, filth in the air... yuck! All these negative external influences can damage your skin.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Properly cleansing your skin is essential! Have you ever been to a major city like New York, Paris, or Tokyo? In my experience, if I cleanse my skin in the evening after a full day of shopping in New York, for example, much more dirt comes off than after a normal day here in Belgium. It makes sense, of course, since such a big city has even more air pollution! Air can be polluted by soot, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides… all sorts of things from traffic and our industry. So, cleansing is a step you absolutely should never skip!
TIP : Cleansing shouldn't be too harsh or drying on your skin, as this will damage its natural protective layer. So, cleanse gently, and that's possible with the Self Cleanser !
Since our skin is always in direct contact with the air we breathe, it's essential to protect it and build a strong skin barrier! How do you do that? By using the right skincare! It's crucial to use skincare packed with antioxidants, which fight free radicals and make your skin stronger and healthier. This reduces the chance of air pollution damaging your skin.
TIP : Our day cream is packed with beneficial ingredients that will strengthen your skin barrier, preventing free radicals from attacking your skin. This cream also contains a moderate SPF that protects you from daily external influences!
We'll undoubtedly hear more and more about how air pollution is bad for your skin, but now you're prepared!
Warm greetings,
Chloë - Self
