Acne, dull complexion, appearance of wrinkles, imperfections, redness … skin problems are increasingly linked to poor air quality. Is the city in which you live one of the most polluted municipalities? This Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Covalo, the digital platform for cosmetic ingredients published a clear study evaluating the impact of nine environmental factors on skin health, establishing a ranking of the best and worst cities for your skin. These are 80 cities that were studied around the world and the ranking reveals some surprises …
French cities with bad pupils
This study tells us that French cities are not among the “best cities” when it comes to skin health. Paris is in fact ranked in 26th position in the ranking. High humidity, air quality and especially pollution cause it to lose points.
The second French city in the ranking is Marseille which occupies the 44th position. High stress from traffic jams, air quality and the average annual UV index can deteriorate your skin in the French port city.
Our neighboring cities in Europe are better students since Berlin, Madrid, Milan and Munich have good results. Also, London ranks just ahead of Paris and Brussels ahead of Marseille.
The three best cities are …
Globally, the top three cities related to skin health are Phoenix (United States), Oslo (Norway) and Montreal (Canada). Vancouver, Sydney and Stockholm are just behind.
Remember that the factors taken into account are: air quality, solar radiation, stress index, wind speed, average air humidity, number of hours worked by person, time spent in traffic jams and average daily cigarette consumption.
Conversely, Mumbai (India) is the worst city for the skin, in particular because of traffic jams which stress the skin, and the combination of very polluted air and high humidity which leads to a general decrease in protective functions of the skin.
The best treatments to protect your skin from pollution:
> Yves Rocher has developed a treatment that immediately de-suffocates the skin. It is protected against the harmful effects of pollution responsible for premature aging of the skin. From 1 month, fine lines and wrinkles are reduced; the skin is fortified and appears radiant with health. In this botanical elixir, Micro-Algae and Brittany Nasturtium stimulate oxygenation and detoxification of skin cells.
Daily Fortifying Anti-Pollution Serum – YVES ROCHER – € 39.90
> An organic micellar water which removes make-up, cleanses and effectively protects the skin from pollution thanks to the buckwheat complex which protects the epidermis from inflammatory stress. The skin is thus rid of all impurities in a single gesture. Perfectly cleansed and purified, the skin regains its original radiance.
French Micellar Water – BIOVIVE – 14 €
> Formulated to constitute a real shield that prevents the penetration of pollution particles, even the finest, this cream by Patyka protects, nourishes and immediately and lastingly revitalizes dehydrated skin lacking radiance. The skin is intensely and durably hydrated, its radiance is revealed. Also, its richer and enveloping texture is enriched with organic shea butter to nourish the driest skin.
Multi-Protection Radiance Cream for Dry Skin – PATYKA – 49 €
> A foundation that camouflages imperfections while acting as an anti-pollution shield? Thanks to the Sisyley brand for developing this oil-free jewel!
Immediately, even more perfect skin thanks to a reinforced blur effect: imperfections are blurred, skin texture blurred, skin matified, radiance revealed. On the surface, Buckwheat seed extract preserves the complexion’s radiance by acting as an anti-pollution shield. Finally, Mallow and Gardenia flower extracts provide hydration and comfort for fresh skin.
Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat Fluid foundation – SISLEY – 72 €
> To rid the skin of dead cells and restore its radiance, masks are essential in the beauty routine. We love this illuminating mask that will allow you to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Cannabidiol (CBD) with its soothing and sebum-regulating properties associated with ashwagandha root extract and aloe vera sublimates the radiance of the skin in the blink of an eye.
Illuminating Mask – PEACE AND SKIN – 20 €
Elisabeth sall