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Pollutant Free

In a time where we are suffering daily due to pollutants in our everyday lives, we at Zoapo Artisan Co have taken the time and energy to create skin care that will be healthful for you and the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists the following as the main outdoor pollutants:

  • nitrogen dioxide
  • sulphur dioxide
  • carbon monoxide
  • particulate matter (PM)
  • heavy metals

It probably won’t surprise you that pollutants tend to be most problematic in big and densely populated cities but they are spreading over our entire planet and harming everything on it.

 

Studies have shown:

* Particulate matter leads to oxidative stress and inflammation linked to skin aging.

* Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are another pollutant mainly found in cigarette smoke that’s shown to cause premature skin aging.

 

Pollutant Free Skin care works to protect the skin.

  1. Antioxidants - bind to free radicals before they can wreak havoc on skin cells. Limited but promising scientific research suggests they may battle pollution-linked skin damage.

Many say the following antioxidants have been shown to be the most effective at protecting against skin damage from free radicals:

  • vitamin C
  • retinol (vitamin A)
  • vitamin E
  • niacinamide
  • resveratrol
  • coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10)
  • polyphenols
  • flavonoids
  • ferulic acid
  • astaxanthin
  • glutathione
  1. Moisturizers - Regularly moisturizing strengthens the skin barrier to minimize the potential for air pollutants to penetrate skin cells and cause oxidative stress. The most recommended moisturizers are Ceramides to help boost the skin’s barrier functions and Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), an important building block for skin.

 

How to get the most out of your Pollutant Free skin care products:

 

  1. Start with a gentle cleanser (Pumpkin Facial Soap**). Cleansing can reduce the particle load of pollutants on the skin. You want to make sure to do this in the morning and evening to wash away the pollutants.
  2. Moisturize twice a day after cleansing. Aloe based whipped body lotion** is a great way to ensure you create a strong skin barrier by maintaining moisture in your skin.
  3. Use sunscreen every day. A mineral sunscreen (with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) should be the last step in your daily morning skin care routine to help reflect all the harmful sun rays.
  4. Encourage skin regeneration. Exfoliating regularly helps deep cleanse and remove dead skin cells which may contain remaining pollutants.
  5. Adding Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) helps to thicken skin over time to improve the skin’s barrier function.
  6. Prioritize exercise, sleep, and healthy eating. These healthy habits boost overall skin increasing your metabolism and help eliminating toxins from the body.

 

This is a summary of a healthline article which can be accessed online at https://www.healthline.com/health/brainy-beauty-what-is-anti-pollution-skincare-and-can-it-really-protect-your-skin. **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.