"Just like waste and industrial pollution contaminates our natural environment, our bodies and organ systems can be affected by pollutants we encounter in our day-to-day lives," says Dr. Brendan Camp, a dermatologist with MDCS Dermatology in New York. This assertion highlights the critical connection between environmental pollutants and their impacts on human health, emphasizing the need to be aware of what we expose our skin to on a daily basis.
"Pollutants like particulate matter, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds can generate free radicals when they come into contact with the skin," explains Dr. Shereene Idriss, dermatologist and founder of the skin-care line Dr. Idriss. "These free radicals cause oxidative stress, damaging skin cells, collagen, and elastin, which contributes to premature aging and a dull complexion." This sheds light on how specific pollutants can lead directly to visible skin damage.
"It's probably not surprising to learn that what's in the air has an effect on our skin," expressed experts who caution consumers to remain vigilant while shopping for skin-care products. Recognizing how pollutants interact with and affect the skin’s health is essential for making informed choices among the myriad of products claiming to offer protection.
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