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IS POLLUTION AGING YOUR SKIN? — Interview by Frank Van Laeken, sports journalist & writer —
You dress appropriately for the weather whenever you play an outdoor sport or go for a walk. You protect almost everything – except your face, which remains exposed, even though it is the most sensitive skin on your body. This has consequences, including the redness, cracks and irritations that are so common in winter. It was therefore crucial to develop protection for the face. But it's not just the cold that we need to protect our skin against. Air pollution is also a problem. It is not only the result of industrial and biological processes: some substances become toxic due to a chemical reaction with UV rays and heat, which also causes ozone and smog. The sun is also a form of pollution. Due to the degradation of the ozone layer caused by CFKs – chemical substances which used to be used in fridges but are now forbidden – more sunlight can penetrate the atmosphere.
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I CARE ISSUE - ISSUE 3 - 2016
