During a congress in Beijing, the La Roche-Posay institute questioned 800 skin professionals on the question of the impact of pollution on acne. Their answer is clear:yes, pollution has a real impact on acne. Especially in major capitals like Tokyo, London, Paris… The two culprits in question in this study are fine particles, which we hear about during strong pollution peaks, and nitrogen dioxide. It appears that when the level of pollution exceeded a certain threshold, consultations for acne problems increased by 2%.
“Pollution spikes cause acne breakouts “, this is the conclusion made at the end of this study on more than 60,000 consultations all over the world combed through (samples in large Chinese metropolises, passing through rural towns in Mexico). In all the most polluted cities, dermatologists observed that “individuals […] had skin that was oilier, shinier, and more prone to blackheads and acne ". Global warming is also a factor to take into account in the years to come, because it increases pollution. The right things to do if you are in a very polluted area? Thoroughly cleanse the epidermis on a daily basis and rely on dedicated care.
The good news is that brands are increasingly interested in the issue and are offering anti-pollution skincare ranges that we hasten to adopt!
