The environment around you causes a lot of damage to your skin. It can dry it out, leading to wrinkles. It can disturb the natural pH of the skin, causing pimples and excess oil production. It can also lead to skin hyper pigmentation or age spots. These things all cause the face to look older than it really is, leading to anguish over aging. However there are simple ways to prevent this premature aging. Here are four tips to prevent premature aging caused by the environment.

Tip #1: Prevent Sun Damage

The sun, as we all have heard, can have some very harmful effects on the skin. Regardless of the season, it still reaches the skin and cause problems, such as sunburns, sunspots, extreme dryness, and leathery textured skin. This is one of the biggest environmental issues the skin has to deal with. UV rays can cause skin cancer to develop, as moles and freckles appear more often and darker.

To avoid having to apply sunscreen on your face, choose a skin cream with SPF already in it. Wear a hat when you are outside for added protection.

Tip #2: Prevent Wind Damage

Even though it is called a burn, windburn is actually a type of skin irritation. This condition is caused when exposure to harsh wind removes the skin's top layer, which contains essential oils. Without the proper oil to keep the skin cells hydrated, the surface of the skin becomes red, raw, and very dry.

Protect yourself from the wind with a high quality biological skin care balm. A balm acts as a better barrier than a lotion because it doesn't seep into the skin as much as a lotion, creating a real physical barrier between your skin and the wind. In places where the wind is extremely strong, a scarf over the face is the best protection.

Tip #3: Prevent Damage from Water Contamination

Showering with hard water, which contains higher levels of minerals, contributes to dry eyes and skin. Calcium and magnesium in the water you drink and shower with react with shampoo leaving a dry residue on the skin and scalp. This can make the skin itchy, and leave people uncomfortable all day. Premature aging is stimulated by the dryness and the mineral residue on the face which leads to wrinkles and skin pigmentation, or age spots.

Equipping your home with a reverse osmosis filter can remove the chlorine from your water before it ever touches your skin. It eliminates the minerals that cause the skin to dry, and therefore alleviating you from dry skin.

Tip #4: Prevent Damage from Air Pollution

The contaminants in the air around us interfere with the skin's normal pH. It can cause it to become acid or alkaline, depending on the type of pollutant the skin is exposed to. This is followed by an abnormal release in oils from the skin, which is actually our skin's natural defense. The body's natural detoxification system is impaired, leading to acne. Pollutants in the air also encourage free radicals, which speed up aging.

To protect your skin from air pollution, a thick balm on your face will help. Again, the physical barrier between the skin and the contaminated air is highly important for protecting it from the pollutants. Also, washing your face frequently makes a large difference. If it is possible, wash your face each time you come back indoors from a contaminated city. Otherwise, carry facial cleansing cloths in your purse, and remember to reapply the facial balm afterwards.

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