Pollution Eye For skin

The skin is the largest organ of the body that has the main function as the body's protector of harmful substances, such as ultraviolet radiation, chemicals, and other external elements. The level of exposure and how long you are exposed by harmful substances gives different effects to your skin.

You may think that the skin is only exposed to harmful substances while outdoors or in the work environment. Although it is true, exposure to harmful substances can also appear when you are at home when doing daily activities.

Pollution from the Outer Environment

The place you live in can affect the health and appearance of the skin. Skin exposed every day by polluted air will look dull resembling the skin of people who smoke, especially on the face, neck, and hands.

Smoke, dirt, and dust when exposed to sunlight, can form free radicals that can destroy oxygen in skin cells and inhibit the production of collagen. This is what then causes premature aging, causing skin wrinkles, rough, acne, and dull. If exposed continuously, you can suffer from skin allergies, eczema, or even damage to blood vessels.

Pollution from Home

Air pollution in the home can be just as bad, or worse than outside. For example, many household products emit volatile organic compounds that are harmful to you. Here are some dangerous things that may be in your home.

The smell of furniture or construction items we usually refer to as "the smell of new things" usually does disappear within a few weeks, but the emissions it creates can become polluting at home for years.

Volatile organic compounds, including formaldehyde, derived from cleaning products and products made from wood and plastic.

Ozone from printer and photocopy machine.

Asbestos in an old building or building.

Small pieces of furniture that fly into the air each time you sweep.

Smoke exhaust from the streets that enter into the house.

Bad ventilation resulting in inadequate fresh air inside the house, or poor air filtering.

Cigarette smoke (if any of your family members are smoking).

How to Take Care of Skin from Pollution

Simple, yet important, ways we can do to reduce the impact of skin damage from pollution.

Diligent Skin Cleaning

Avoiding pollution can be said to be impossible, therefore, you should always try to minimize the impact of pollution on your skin. Help the skin by always cleaning it. Wash your face daily with a mild soap on the skin. Drop dead skin cells to create a new layer by scrubbing (make sure you do not use products that make your skin dry), and always apply moisturizer.

Do not smoke

Smoking is the second worst thing after the sun. Smoking causes wrinkles and dry skin. Avoid tobacco smoke as much as possible because cigarette smoke damages the structure of the skin.

Use Sunscreen

The combination of air pollution and ultraviolet (UV) light can double the adverse effects of UV radiation on the skin. Therefore, use sunscreen with SPF 30. You can choose sunscreen containing zinc or titanium dioxide that can block the absorption of ultraviolet rays on the skin.

Pollution is everywhere, whether in open or closed rooms, you will never be completely protected from pollution. And your skin is first exposed by all these harmful substances. Therefore, try to always maintain the cleanliness of the environment where you live and work, also do care on the skin, both from outside, and inside.