Your skin is very sensitive to the environment around you. Much damage is caused by several elements that sometimes you can't control. Dryness, pH disruptions, oil production, and hyper pigmentation are all caused by the environment. All of these problems lead to pre-mature aging, which no one wants to go through. To keep your skin young and moisturized, there are ways to prevent the damage. Read on to learn four tips to prevent premature aging caused by the environment.

Tip #1: Prevent Sun Damage

The sun, as we all have heard, can have some very harmful effects on the skin. Regardless of the season, it still reaches the skin and cause problems, such as sunburns, sunspots, extreme dryness, and leathery textured skin. This is one of the biggest environmental issues the skin has to deal with. UV rays can cause skin cancer to develop, as moles and freckles appear more often and darker.

It is wise to use a facial moisturizer that has SPF protection in it already, so that you won't have to remember sunscreen everyday. Wear a hat when you are outside for added protection.

Tip #2: Prevent Wind Damage

The wind can really hurt your skin, and lead to premature aging. The skin is irritated by harsh wind because it is stripped of its natural oils, exposing the skin to dryness. This can lead to wrinkles.

Protect yourself from the wind with a high quality biological skin care balm. A balm acts as a better barrier than a lotion because it doesn't seep into the skin as much as a lotion, creating a real physical barrier between your skin and the wind. In places where the wind is extremely strong, a scarf over the face is the best protection.

Tip #3: Prevent Damage from Water Contamination

Hard water is water with higher than normal levels of calcium and magnesium. Although minerals are great, when there is too much in your water, it will dry out your skin and leave a residue on the surface. Premature aging is stimulated by the dryness and the mineral residue on the face which leads to wrinkles and skin pigmentation, or age spots.

Equipping your home with a reverse osmosis filter can remove the chlorine from your water before it ever touches your skin. It eliminates the minerals that cause the skin to dry, and therefore alleviating you from dry skin.

Tip #4: Prevent Damage from Air Pollution

The contaminants in the air around us interfere with the skin's normal pH. It can cause it to become acid or alkaline, depending on the type of pollutant the skin is exposed to. This is followed by an abnormal release in oils from the skin, which is actually our skin's natural defense. The body's natural detoxification system is impaired, leading to acne. Pollutants in the air also encourage free radicals, which speed up aging.

To protect your skin from air pollution, a thick balm on your face will help. Again, the physical barrier between the skin and the contaminated air is highly important for protecting it from the pollutants. Also, washing your face frequently makes a large difference. If it is possible, wash your face each time you come back indoors from a contaminated city. Otherwise, carry facial cleansing cloths in your purse, and remember to reapply the facial balm afterwards.

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