Smoke, car and bus exhaust, dust and humidity make for a heady pollution cocktail that wreaks havoc on skin and hair. As dermatologist Dr. Abhijeet Desai says, “Pollutants enter the pores and cause free-radical damage, which, in turn, can cause premature cellular death. Pollution can wreak havoc on the skin, right down to its DNA.”
So, what’s a girl to do? Leaving the city life and committing to a peaceful life in the countryside might seem like a good idea, but impractical. Read on to know more about the anti-pollution skincare essentials you’ll need to win the battle against free radical damage, repair damaged skin barrier and beat skin-scavenging pollutants for good.
