Man, our skin can't get a break. From the foods we eat to the makeup/skincare products we apply to our skin, there is always something we have to look out for to make sure our skin doesn't fall innocent victim to long term damage. Now to throw pollution into the mix, and it makes you want to step outside in a spacesuit, so our skin is fully protected. Besides looking weird, we are sure you don't have one just lying around or the money to afford one.  

So, air pollution we have to had to our list of things to watch out for. What is a guy or gal to do? 

We will let you know. On the other hand, some of us have done our work regarding skincare and air pollution. 

Seventy-three percent of our beauty and skincare enthusiasts do online research regarding products that are anti-pollution skincare. So, this shows that there is a concern about the hazardous effects of harmful air pollution on our skin.

Pollution is just bad news worldwide, for the environment, our family, AND your skin. What can pollution and particularly most important, what can we do to protect ourselves from this contamination? Read on to find out How to Keep Your Skin Safe from Bad Pollution?

First off, what is Air Pollution?

One of the most inconveniences of living in a bigger city is the air pollution that comes from traffic jams. 

Numerous components can substantially impact your skin, these can include.

• Carbon monoxide
• Toxic particles 
• Lead from factories
• Nitrogen oxide 

Likewise, secondary pollutants like the ozone generated with primary pollutants from fixed (industries and heating) and mobile(transportation) are sources susceptible to solar heat and rays.

It is a concerted term for all the particles and gases discharged by humans' activities. This can include the following:

• Car exhaust fumes
• Production processes
• Chemical refineries and petroleum
• Even smoking

Simultaneously, there are pollutants found in your home, yes you read that right, in your home.  

• Dust mites
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) come from special household cleaners, paint, and varnish.
• Cigarette smoke

So How Does Air Pollution Harm Your Skin?

The outside of our face doesn't just get dirty from pollution. But by collecting on top of your skin's surface, contaminants and toxins will reduce oxygenation due to the clogging of pores.

If your skin suffocates and loses its ability to glow, then bring on the imperfections.

Thus, ambiguous molecules lead to free radicals, unstable molecules generated from cellular oxidation, and speeding up the aging process. Lovely, this gets better and better, you want to know more of course?

Last but not least, since pollution attacks your skin daily, it abrades your skin's natural barrier. Since your skin loses its protection, it becomes more vulnerable and reactive.

As ultraviolet rays from the sun, pollution is a dangerous risk to your skin health and physical health. Just like UV light, air pollution is a severe risk to your health and, of course, your skin. Luckily, there are numerous things you can do to restrict the damage to your skin. Want to know more? Yes, please.

All the above-mentioned pollutants cause free radicals to your skin; the deeper they go, breakouts can happen, followed by skin discoloration and wrinkles—yup, wrinkles. No one wants those.

Your skin becomes depleted from everything it needs to look young and healthy. Thanks pollution. Not.

Do Free Radicals Contribute to Air Pollution? 

Yes, indeed they do.

Consider free radicals as an offshoot of air pollution. What free radicals do is create oxidative stress, which can, in turn, harm your skin cells leading to a long list of skin problems. Get ready to cry; we mean see just how harmful air pollution particles can damage your face (after we spend so much time making an effort to have radiant, and younger looking skin already, ughh. Oh, joy, bring on the list.

• Fine lines, Under dark eye circles, wrinkles, and yes, saggy skin expanded pores.
• Inflamed and irritated sensitive skin
• Dehydrated, itchy, and flaky skin.
• Dull, drab, and uneven skin tone.
• Dark spots
• Acne
• Hyperpigmentation

Okay, so What Exactly is Anti-Pollution Skincare?

Specific skincare and beauty products are being marketed to protect our skin from hazardous dusty air particles, similarly to the way sunscreen works.

Other skincare products take out the pollutants from your skin once you have fallen victim to it.

Although these products are targeted to remove hazardous nanoparticles, there is no science to back up their effectiveness.   

The lack of data is since anti-pollution skincare has not been around that long and is relatively new. 

Another reason is that these products are only supposed to be used once a day, so then yup, you guessed, your skin stands the risk of being exposed again.

Tips for Choosing the Best Anti-Pollution Skincare Products.

So, facials are a great way to cleanse, detoxify and abolish pollutant particles from your skin temporarily. However, you want to look for products you can leave on, which is the best way to fight these pesky microparticles hanging out in the air, planning their attack on your skin.

Products of these types can be left on for more extended periods, and the goal to avert your skin from encountering these hazards and annoyances in the first place.

Also, please keep your eyes peeled for skincare products that have immense probiotics in them. Probiotics can help maintain and build up your skin's defenses and fight against pollution skin-related concerns.

Is There Science to Back up the Effectiveness of Anti-Pollution Skincare and Beauty Products?

Many of the anti-pollution skincare and beauty products in the market include Vitamin C as one of the main ingredients. You already know that Vitamin C is used to lighten and brighten, which do help fight skin discoloration and color spots associated with air pollution.

One more ingredient to keep an eye out for in your anti-pollution skincare purchases is antioxidants. Antioxidants are backed by science for their effectiveness not only for skin health but your physical health as well.

Regrettably, there is not much when it comes to studies and research to prove that skin barrier products work efficiently from keeping pollutant particles at bay and keeping your skin safe.

Now, this does NOT mean that they do not work. They are relatively new to the market and need more trials and data to prove their effectiveness.  

Manage an Anti-Pollution Skincare Regime

An anti-pollution skincare regime should be standard for anyone since pollution can attack your skin inside your home. However, for you city dwellers, it may be a bit more excessive due to increased traffic, but one of the best defenses you can have for your skin from lousy air pollution is an assortment of well-formulated anti-pollution skincare products. 

An efficient anti-pollution skincare regime must have the following products:

1. Cleanser

You need to wash away pollutants that your skin encounters daily besides just makeup and sunscreen. Make sure you choose a gentle cleanser. You don't want to use anything harsh that will strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier. 

The wrong cleanser can leave you with dehydrated skin. Nonie's of Beverly Hills has the perfect cleanser to help protect your skin from pollution.  Our AHA Cleanser is gentle yet effective in getting the job done. The best part, our products are created with all-natural ingredients that your skin will drink up immediately, removing dirt, oil, and other impurities. 

2. Face Mask

Repair your skin once a week with a deep cleansing mask for your face. A good one to use would be one made with heat-activated charcoal. This will give your skin with a smooth and refreshing sensation, while detoxifying it. 

3. Serum

Use a more condensed focus on care by incorporating a serum in your skincare regime. In protecting your complexion from pollution, choose a serum that will provide a barrier against environmental generators. Also, a skin lighting and brightening serum containing Vitamin C will invigorate drab and dull skin and lessen dark spots. The best part it will improve your complexion with free-radical fighting ingredients and antioxidants.

4. Exfoliant

Make sure to exfoliate your skin a few times a week, to shed away dead skin and build up and unclog pores.

Use a chemical exfoliant.  This is a fantastic way to amp up your skincare routine. It boosts cell turnover and ensures that the bit of every harmful free radical is wiped away clean from your skin. Check out the array of Alpha Hydroxy Products that can help with this, made from naturally derived fruits.  Our AHA ingredient-based products will work on the multiple layers of your skin, sweeping it clean.  

Also, it helps fight the signs of aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and evening skin tone. The best skincare routine always includes the use of an exfoliant.

5. Moisturizer

Make sure to use a super hydrating moisturizer. This will avert your skin from becoming dry, cracked, and inflamed due to bad air quality.

What is the best moisturizer for supreme hydration? We recommend using a rich oil-based cream. This can help lock in moisture that your skin needs and keep you hydrated better than water infused moisturizers. Remember choosing organic, and all-natural ingredients are top-notch for your skincare regime.

Make sure to check out the array of AHA moisturizers we sell at Nonie of Beverly Hills. If you are not sure which AHA skin care product is suitable for your skin, make sure to read our blog "Aha or Bha? How to Pick the Right Exfoliant for Your Skin." In this blog, we cover several types of AHAs and their skin benefits. 

6. Eye Cream

The first signs of aging you will encounter will be around your eyes. Sadly, regular squinting from the sun or heavy pollution will create creases in your skin over time.

Using an eye cream during your nighttime skincare regime will help limit the signs of premature aging and will keep eyes puffiness at bay, while having eyes look nice and full.

AHA Eye Cream will work wonders for your eyes and is suitable for ALL skin types. The lavish, creamy texture will help banish fine lines and wrinkles, tighten and brighten your skin, and, best of all, reduce dark circles. AHA eye cream contains all-natural and organic ingredients that will nourish your skin. 

7. Use a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen

Make sure you end your morning routine with a broad-spectrum SPF 15+ and reapply every two hours. Did you know that here at Nonie of Beverly Hills, we carry sunscreen? Our AHA 15 SPF Sunblock Moisturizer is nourishing and not sticky like others in the market.  Our sunscreen contains all-natural ingredients like Coconut Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Orange & Lemon Oils, Coconut Emulsifier, Orchid Oil, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. All of these ingredients are organic, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Using sunblock protects your skin from the harmful UV rays that can cause premature aging, wrinkles, bringing sagging skin, and, worse of all, increase your chances of getting skin cancer.

Here are a Few Other Ways to Protect Your Skin from Air Pollution.

Among other things to a good skincare regime, you can incorporate a few lifestyle changes that can limit your skin to pollutants in and out of your home.

1. Don't Smoke and try not to be around people that smoke.
2. Have a healthy diet that consists of foods high in antioxidants.

If you want to kick free radical's but, then antioxidant dense foods are for you. They will make you healthy from the inside out. You may not even realize, but some of your favorite foods can be rich in antioxidants.

• Beta-carotene (dark leafy greens, butternut squash, cantaloupe carrots)
• Vitamin C (brussels sprouts, broccoli, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, and any citrus fruit. Fruit)
• Vitamin E (Wheat germ oil, safflower, almonds, peanuts (butter), pumpkin, and red bell pepper collard greens)
• Selenium (Tuna, lean pork chop. Brazilian nuts, beef, lean chicken, firm tofu)
• Zinc (Meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts, and dairy)

1. Incorporate vitamins in your daily routine; start with a multivitamin.

Take the Appropriate Steps to Keep Your Skin Safe from Air Pollution.

NO matter where you live, you need to guard and protect your skin from environmental stressors.

Luckily, make sure you practice a constant anti-pollution skincare regime, day and night. In that case, you can bolster your skin's barrier to fight against nanoparticles that can clog your pores and prematurely ages your skin. 

It may be trial and error, but with the right combo of anti-pollution skin and beauty products, it is possible to continue to have a hydrated, smooth, radiant, and younger-looking complexion no matter where you live. 

Indeed, things you do can also contribute to air pollution and harm your skin. However, this is something you have more control over.  Incorporate the other tips we mentioned earlier to decrease your risk of indoor air pollutants, which will give you better skin health and overall wellbeing. 

Let Nonie of Beverly Hills Help Protect Your Skin Against BAD Pollution

Unfavorable environmental pollution can be rectified and protected with antioxidant-rich food and skincare products.

Remember it vital that you keep your skin’s barrier healthy, so make sure to use an exfoliant type product to eliminate the contamination from your pores, keeping them unclogged and vigorous.

Our products at Nonie of Beverly Hills can help shield your skin from the floating air pollutants ready to attack your skin.  Check out the array of AHA based skincare products that will help heal and repair your stressed-out skin from our all-natural ingredients.  Your complexion will be noticeably more radiant, even toned, clarified, healthy, and younger.

All the products produced by Nonie of Beverly Hills are made from organic. unrefined oils and are100% vegan with pure all-natural aha ingredients that will refresh your skin and keep it protected from bad air pollution.

Try our AHA! Sample Kit, which includes our AHA! Skin Cleanser, Body Lotion, Tonic, & Moisturize, if you are new to Alpha Hydroxy Acid based skincare. It’s a great way to experience all of our products and get your skin used to using AHAs.  

Don’t keep the secret of the wonderful skin benefits that AHAs have for your skin all to yourself.  Make sure to let the guys in your world know that we have a line for them to.  Check out All HIS! Skincare Products on our website, to see products and information about AHA skincare products produced exclusively for men’s skincare needs.

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