Las Vegas Review-Journal (Sunday)
The dirt on pollution’s effect on desert skin
Fact: Eighty-three percent of women admit they dedicate more time to their skin care routine than their love life. That was only one of the findings in a recent study conducted by Dermalogica, a favorite with celebs including Maria Menounos.
The biggest worry for Las Vegans? According to the study, we don’t believe, along with 49 percent of women and 85 percent of millennials, that air pollution is a major skin issue if you don’t live in a big city like New York or Los Angeles. Wrong. In fact, 90 percent of the world lives in a place where air quality issues exceed safety limits.
The quick fix before summer? Whitney Johnson, Dermalogica’s senior field instructor in Las Vegas, provided a few tips on how to rid your visage of the ravages of daily life.
Summer is just around the corner. What should we be doing to prep our skin?
We live in a place that’s dry and so windy, so we have to find a way to hydrate our skin on a daily basis. Yes, drink water to hydrate internally, but you also have to focus on what you use topically to hydrate and work on pollution.
Everyone wants to look younger. What is one step in that direction that anyone could take today?
The number one anti-aging product is a good SPF. You might think what’s in your foundation is enough, but in a harsh climate like the desert, it’s not. Remember to reapply.
What can those of us who are about to live in the pool do?
UV rays break down our skin’s structure, and they’re stronger in a pool. Things such as white tea, vitamin C and other antioxidants help because they break down the battle with the sun. Apply sunscreen again and again. And find a good exfoliant to minimize brown spots that occur from sun. If your cheeks feel rough, it’s a build up of skin cells, dirt and grime. Exofliate.