Can Air Pollution Cause Acne?

In recent years, the level of pollution in some countries increased and made people worry about their health, especially skin health. In fact, some also say that pollution can cause acne. So, is this true? According to Anne Marie Fine, a dermatologist at Grist, small, poisonous particles scattered in the air can interfere with the health of your skin. Existing compounds in air pollution are the main cause of this still. Pollution outside the room contains a mixture of chemicals and gases that come from the atmosphere and man-made machine waste. Inside there can be compounds similar to nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Both of these chemicals are believed to damage your skin when exposed to too much, such as skin irritation. That's why if you worry about this, we recommend you to hire a company of Indoor Air Quality testing Los Angeles so you can check the air quality on your house.

In 2017 a study was conducted to find out whether there is a relationship between pollution and acne. Researchers are trying to prove that this dangerous pollutant can produce oxidation and inflammation. The results were not very convincing. However, in the study, it was seen that the two chemicals from pollution can stimulate the growth of acne even though very little. In addition, the supporting factors that cause pollution can cause acne are too often being exposed to the sun's UV rays. Exposure to UV light can also reduce antioxidants on the face, such as vitamin E which is useful for preventing inflammation that causes acne. In the meantime, if you also worry about air pollution because of mold, we recommend you to call a company of Mold Inspection Los Angeles.

Pollution can indeed cause acne. Compounds that are in the polluted air and sun exposure is the cause. Although there is a relationship between pollution and acne, more research is needed to prove this. In various countries, the level of pollution is getting higher, so the government recommends its citizens to wear masks every time outdoors. Besides aiming to filter the air that enters the respiratory system, the mask can also protect your face from exposure to pollution.

Some other ways to reduce the risk of pollution that causes acne on the face are including:

1. Using sunscreen

In addition to wearing a mask, a way to combat the pollution that causes acne is to use a sunscreen or sunscreen every time you leave the room. The reason is, when you are outdoors, a face that is not covered by a mask will be exposed to UV rays and pollution.

Therefore, dermatologists recommend using sunscreen to protect the skin and prevent the face from losing antimicrobial peptides that are good for your skin.

Don't forget to choose a sunscreen that can protect your face from UVA and UVB rays.

2. Avoid using facial scrubs

The use of facial scrubs after outdoor activities can actually make acne worse.

That is why try to use cleansers that do not damage the face's natural barrier but can still eliminate the negative effects of pollution on the surface of the skin. You can use cleansers that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

3. Wear a moisturizer

After using acne medicine, generally, the facial skin will feel dry. So that the face does not feel rough, use a facial moisturizer.

As recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology, there are some moisturizing ingredients that you can see to treat skin area that is prone to acne.

Aside from that, if you are also concerned about mold that might pollute the air in your house, you can always call the most trusted company of Mold Testing Los Angeles. They are some of the best experts in this business, and they provide excellent services at a fair price.

 

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