CLEAR THE AIR

Some of the biggest threats to your complexion are things we can’t see—and definitely can’t control. Here’s how to protect your skin from environmental damage.

YOUR SKIN AND I T S SURR OUNDINGS

Your skin has to put up with a lot day-to-day. Beyond the obvious dirt and grime, research shows that environmental pollution, extreme temperatures (going from sweltering city streets to sub-zero air-conditioned office, anyone?) and blistering wind c/o our charming Canadian winters, can change skin on a molecular level. These external factors can cause the production of free radicals in our skin—invisible, insidious and highly reactive atoms, which result in fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and sagging.