Pollution and its effect on Human Skin

We all know that one of the enemies of modern civilization is “Pollution”. In fact it’s a silent killer who is responsible for causing various diseases and many of them are also fatal. Very few of us aware about its exact impact on our specific organs.

Skin is the most sensitive part of human body. According to the researchers everything we apply on the skin pass through the layer “stratum corneum”. Due to air pollution in the city, ozone quickly strips vitamin E (which indulges a healthy skin) from that topmost layer of the skin.

Pollution leads different type of skin disorders. Air pollution can be a main cause of pre aging of skin. Dust mist may generate eczema if it comes in contact with skin. Chemicals used in various products (paints, cleaning stuffs, lacquers, adhesives, building materials etc.) can seriously pollute the air. Those agents are entered into our body through the breathing and affect our lungs, eyes, nose, and can create skin allergies. Ozone is the basic element in smog which leads skin cancer. Besides ozone the other reason of skin cancer is harmful UV radiation of sun.

Heavy metals are also injurious to healths which are generally present in groundwater of many areas. Generally in urban areas drinking water may get contaminated while leaky water pipe joints in areas where the water pipe and sewage line pass close together. Halogen acne, chemical depigmentation, connective tissue diseases and skin cancer are some common skin diseases that can be caused due to pollution.

Following are the ways to get rid of skin problems created by pollution-

1)Stay out of dirt. Cleanse your face/skin at least twice a day with safe soap or face wash.
2)Apply good sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher daily before going outside to protect skin from UV rays.
3)Always remove makeup as early as possible after came back at home because pollution and makeup both prevent our skin to breath properly.
4)Don’t stay long time in pool or sea beach.
5)Drink plenty of water, green vegetables, salads and fruits to detoxify the body.