Air Pollution & Skin – Shahjahanpur’s Skin Alert Days

“Air Pollution & Skin – Uttar Pradesh Skin Alert Days”

When the air isn’t clear, your skin isn’t safe either.

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Uttarpradesh is no stranger to changing seasons and rising pollution — especially during winters and harvest months when smog hangs heavy in the air.

We all talk about breathing problems due to pollution…

But what most people miss is this:

Your skin is your biggest filter. It faces the air before your lungs do.

And when the air is dirty, your skin silently suffers — dryness, dullness, acne, and even early aging.

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📅 What Are “Skin Alert” Days?

Just like there are air quality alerts for health, we dermatologists consider days with:

• High AQI (Air Quality Index above 150)

• Visible smog or smoke

• Low humidity + wind

as “Skin Alert Days” — where outdoor exposure can increase chances of skin trouble.

These days are now common in Shahjahanpur, especially:

• October to February (crop burning + fog + winter dryness)

• June to July (heatwaves + construction dust)

• Busy traffic hours in market or city center

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🤧 How Air Pollution Affects Your Skin

Polluted air is full of:

• Dust

• Smoke

• Soot (black carbon)

• PM2.5 (tiny harmful particles)

• Industrial and vehicle emissions

• Chemical fumes

These enter your skin’s upper layers and can lead to:

✅ Dull, tired-looking skin

✅ Increased pigmentation (dark spots)

✅ Frequent breakouts or acne

✅ Irritation or burning sensation

✅ Allergic flare-ups like itching, rashes, eczema

✅ Premature aging (wrinkles, dryness, uneven tone)

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🧴 How to Protect Your Skin on High Pollution Days

1. Cleanse Gently, But Properly

Use a mild face wash (not harsh scrubs) twice daily to wash away pollutant particles from skin surface.

2. Moisturize Religiously

Pollution dries out your skin’s barrier. Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer — morning and night.

3. Never Skip Sunscreen

Yes, even on cloudy days. Pollution + sun = double damage.

Go for SPF 30 or higher with PA+++.

4. Antioxidants Are Your Friends

Use serums or creams with Vitamin C, Niacinamide, or Green Tea to neutralize pollution’s effect on skin cells.

5. Face Wipes at Work? Good Idea.

If you’re on the road (sales, marketing, etc.), keep micellar water-based wipes handy to clean your face mid-day.

6. Hydration Inside Matters Too

Drink enough water and add fruits like oranges, amla, and cucumbers to your diet.

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👶 Sensitive Skin? Take Extra Care

People with eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, or sensitive skin are more vulnerable. Pollution can make these conditions worse.

If your skin is:

• Flaking

• Burning

• Constantly itching

• Red or inflamed

…it’s time to see your dermatologist — not just apply random creams.

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🚫 What NOT to Do During Pollution Season

• Don’t scrub your face every day — it worsens dryness.

• Don’t skip moisturizer just because skin is oily.

• Don’t wear heavy makeup if skin feels irritated.

• Don’t ignore small rashes or redness — they may worsen.

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🧑‍⚕️ Our Advice at Dr. Rizwan’s Clinic

Here in Shahjahanpur, environment affects skin more than we realize.

If your skin starts acting up in certain seasons or you feel it’s reacting to the environment, don’t ignore it.

Sometimes, what looks like acne or tanning is pollution-triggered inflammation.

And sometimes, your skin just needs a break — with the right skincare and professional help.

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📍 Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic – Shahjahanpur

Let us help your skin breathe clean — even when the air isn’t.

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