New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- It's widely known that air pollution can contribute to lung and heart diseases, but the impact these airborne pollutants have on our skin is often forgotten. Dermatologists today are noticing an increase in sudden and long-term environmental-related issues, including pollution and certain lifestyle trends. When skin is exposed for long hours to harmful particles, prevalent in most metropolitan cities, they penetrate the skin barrier, resulting in oxidative stress and inflammation. This can cause photo damage (skin ageing), acne, pigmentation and eczema.

Coupled with stress, poor diet and too much screen time, pollution is triggering skin sensitivity in all age groups. Without adequate skin care and ...