Living in the city means breathing air full of polluting particles, fine dust and harmful gases, which also stress your face. Smog, in fact, can weaken the hydrolipidic film, accelerate skin aging and cause irritation. To protect your skin from smog , you need effective anti-smog skincare, which focuses on cutting-edge ingredients and simple gestures to integrate into your daily routine.
The effects of smog on the skin
When the air is full of pollutants, the skin faces a continuous oxidative attack . Free radicals produced by exhaust fumes and fine dust degrade collagen and elastin fibers , promoting the appearance of wrinkles and loss of tone. At the same time, microparticles can settle in the stratum corneum, upsetting the pH balance and weakening the skin barrier : the result is drier skin, subject to redness, itching and flaking. In short, urban pollution may be a visible enemy, but its damage quickly becomes evident if targeted countermeasures are not adopted.
How to protect your skin from smog
To protect your face from pollutant stress, the first essential step is a deep but delicate cleansing . Choose a low-foaming cleanser with a neutral pH , which eliminates microparticles without compromising the hydrolipidic film. Make sure you always double cleanse before going to sleep : use a make-up removing oil or butter, then a delicate gel, to perfectly remove traces of smog and make-up. Secondly, a constant supply of topical antioxidants is needed: stabilized vitamins C and E and polyphenols from green tea or red grape extracts fight free radicals and strengthen the skin's defenses. Finally, a real daily shield is a must: every morning, even in the city, apply a sunscreen with SPF ≥ 30 and look for formulas containing protective films , which "repel" fine dust and harmful atmospheric agents.
Choosing the right skincare for city life
When shopping for your urban beauty routine , look for products that combine detoxification, active protection and deep hydration . Purifying treatments based on light clays or exfoliating enzymes free pores of impurities, while anti-pollution complexes with nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and plant polysaccharides intervene to neutralize toxins. For the hydration phase, favor multitasking ingredients: low and medium molecular weight hyaluronic acid , which immediately restores humidity levels, NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), to retain water in the outer layers and aloe vera , which forms a protective film against wind, UV rays and particulate matter. Integrating these elements means creating a solid skin barrier, capable of resisting even the most extreme conditions of metropolitan life.
“Barrier Effect” Protection and Hydration: Protect Your Authentic Beauty!
When you are looking for a complete anti-smog skincare, Ixya's Thermal Booster contains in a single gesture all the elements necessary to protect and nourish the skin:
- Ischia hyperthermal water (pH 6.69; 53.3 °C at source; fixed residue 31.610 g/L): a concentrate of regenerating minerals that soothes inflammation and strengthens the skin microbiota.
-
Spirulina d'Ischia grown in hyperthermal water : source of vitamins A, B, E, K and Omega-6, with a powerful remineralizing, antioxidant and nutritional power.
https://www.ixya.it/products/booster-termale: hygroscopic mixture of amino acids, urea and sugars that reduces water evaporation, maintaining the right level of hydration for 24 hours. - Hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights : smoothes, plumps and improves elasticity, counteracting wrinkles and fine lines.
- Aloe vera : hydrates, soothes irritation, promotes healing and forms a barrier against smog, wind and fine dust.
Why include the Thermal Booster in your anti-smog routine?
The Thermal Booster acts as an invisible protective film that repels polluting particles, while ensuring intense and long-lasting hydration. The result is firmer, brighter skin that is resistant to environmental stress, with an immediate refreshing and plumping effect. How to use it : apply a small amount morning and evening to the face, neck and décolleté, massaging until completely absorbed. You can use it alone , as a post-cleansing “shot”, or as a booster under your usual cream for extra protection and hydration.