The skin is an organ whose beauty and health depend on a very precise chronobiology. Resting at night, it repairs and regenerates. Active during the day, it defends itself and protects itself from external aggressions, particularly pollution. However, the latter has become a major problem with harmful repercussions on the skin. So much so that the subject is now one of the major topics discussed at scientific dermatology congresses.
Pollution affects city dwellers the most. In the front line, sportswomen who practice outdoors. Their skin undergoes the effects of the climate combined with those of the effort (perspiration, overheating…).
We prepare the skin to defend itself well
Upon awakening, a light hydrolipidic film has formed on the surface of the skin. As it is protective, dermatologists recommend not to touch it too much, by gently washing the face with the help of a thermal mist or a flower hydrosol. Then it’s time to arm your skin before going out for the day, or before an outdoor sports session. We apply our usual day cream, whether moisturizing or treating (against acne, redness, anti-aging…). The protection is reinforced by a touch of serum (before the day cream) or by a veil of care mist (after the day cream) concentrated in antioxidants acting as a shield. Champions of self-defense, they block most free radicals.
As in a polluted environment, it is absolutely necessary to protect yourself from UV rays, it is advisable to add an SPF (15 to 30) all year round.
We cleanse the skin before boosting it
At the end of the day, the pollution particles have accumulated on the surface of the epidermis. To get rid of it, careful make-up removal is essential. New generation facial cleansers (foam, gel, oil, etc.) incorporate depolluting active ingredients that eliminate urban impurities. Once a week, apply a specific, detoxifying and oxygenating mask for the skin.
During sleep, the cell activity of the skin is maximal, in order to repair the damage caused by oxidative stress.
It is therefore essential to apply a targeted night cream whose active ingredients will stimulate microcirculation, soothe inflammatory phenomena and help cell regeneration.
This is all the more true for sensitive and/or momentarily sensitized skin, which is known to be at risk of tightness, even when waking up.
What is pollution?
These are toxic microparticles emanating from carbon soot and exhaust gases from industrial activities (ozone, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide). Day after day, pollution leads to a cascade of micro-inflammations that weaken the skin. She becomes much more sensitive, drier and blushes. The complexion grays, pores dilate, pigmentation appears and acne worsens in combination and oily skin.
For further
The best anti-pollution skincare
Beauty: good anti-pollution reflexes
