ANTI-POLLUTION ARTICLES

The United Nations estimate that by 2030 more than 60% of the world’s population will live in cities¹. This population is exposed to excessive pollution that affects the whole body and our first line of defence is our skin.

First suggested in 2005 by Dr. Christopher Wild of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the exposome is a concept used to describe environmental exposures that an individual encounters throughout life, and how these exposures impact the skin and overall health.

Contrary to popular belief, sunburns and melanoma are not the only consequences of an unprotected long-term exposure to solar irradiation. Skin ageing, carcinomas and hyperpigmentation are some of the less-known evidences of sun-induced skin damage. Ironically, the former are caused by UVB rays that correspond to only 5% of the UV radiation that reaches the Earth and only penetrate the epidermis.

Ashland describes a biofunctional ingredient, which contains a high-tech chamomile extract, designed to clarify and smooth skin flaws impacted by environmental and lifestyle stress

Shivani Bisht of market consultants ChemBizR runs the rule over anti-pollution products, which have grown significantly in recent years due to increasing public awareness of the harmful effects of various environmental contaminants

The hair shaft is composed of a cuticle, cortex and medulla. The cuticle is the outermost protective layer (consisting of overlapping scale-like cells) that provides the hair sensory and shine characteristics.

Natura-Tec has developed an microalgae active ingredient derived from Pavlova lutheri that has been found to have strong protective action against pollution and environmental stress, while maintaining and restoring skin integrity and energetic metabolism

Chiara Trabattoni of Esperis presents the promising results of in vitro studies of Strawberry Hormo Fruit - a concentrated juice, stabilized in glycerin. The studies demonstrate the benefits of the strawberry active ingredient in anti-pollution cosmetic products, where an antioxidant action is sought, together with a booster effect on cell vitality