How Air Pollution Damages Your Skin
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23 November 2025
Air pollution can significantly damage your skin in several ways. Here's how:
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1. Clogs Pores: Pollutants like dust, smoke, and particulate matter settle on the skin, mixing with oil and sweat, leading to clogged pores, blackheads, and acne
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2. Speeds Up Aging: Fine particles in polluted air generate free radicals that break down collagen and elastin, causing premature wrinkles, sagging, and dullness
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3. Triggers Inflammation: Exposure to pollutants can lead to inflammation, worsening skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea
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4. Disrupts Skin Barrier: Pollutants weaken the skin's protective barrier, making it more vulnerable to dehydration, irritation, and infections
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5. Hyperpigmentation: Pollution increases melanin production, resulting in dark spots, uneven skin tone, and pigmentation issues
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6. Depletes Antioxidants: Constant exposure can deplete your skin's natural antioxidants (like vitamin E), reducing its ability to protect itself
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7. Increases Sensitivity: Polluted air contains harmful gases (like nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide), which can cause itching, redness, and heightened sensitivity
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