Monday, July 26, 2010

Is smog aging my skin?

We know the detrimental effects sun and smoking can have on your skin, but what about air pollution? A recent study examined the effect of air pollution on skin aging. Exposure to traffic related airborne particales was significantly related to more pigmented spots on the skin. In addition, exposure to soot and traffic particle emissions was associated with more pronounced smile lines between the nose and mouth. Read more here:

www.medwire-news.md/66/88593/Dermatology/Airborne_pollution_linked_to_skin_aging.html

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