We are all well versed on the damaging and ageing effects of the sun. What about other environmental factors? What do you know about pollution, for instance?
Pollution is a growing source of environmental damage. It can severely impact health causing a wide range of problems – from decreased life expectancy, to deadly skin diseases. Together with the sun, pollution can accelerate the skin ageing cycle triggering visibl premature ageing. Industrial and car emissions, cigarette smoke, ground level ozone, and the sun are all sources of pollution. They work in synergy to overwhelm skin’s internal defenses, triggering a cascade of damage deep within the skin with a wide range of deleterious effects. What is the solution? How can we help our skin fight the environmental damage?
For a reason, Vitamin C has become one of the most popular ingredients in the cosmetic skin-care products. New research shows that ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, a derivative of vitamin C, not only neutralises free radicals, but also reverses DNA damage. Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant. In simple words, it means that it can seriosly slow down the skin cells to age. Have you ever used any skin products containing Vitamin C? Which one worked best for you?
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