With warm days finally here, it’s time to keep a weather eye on pollution levels and rethink your beauty essentials, says Fiona Adams
Face up to pollution
According to Friends of the Earth, pollution contributes to 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK and it is linked to lung cancer, heart disease, asthma and diabetes. Not only does the inhalation of these invisible, toxic particles cause internal health issues, they can also play havoc with your skin, contributing to ageing by depleting collagen and aggravating conditions such as acne and eczema. So, in addition to a good sunscreen, think about adding one or two of the following to your beauty bag this summer:
This fabulous product is perfect to combat the drying effects of the city, commuting or hard water (as well as flying). A refreshing spray, Flash Defence protects against free radicals and helps neutralise fatigue and dullness.
REN Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist, £24 – escentual.com
This is a product that combines UVA and pollution protection using DNA Enzyme Complex to strengthen skin and help it defend itself.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart SPF50 Hydrating Shield, £55 – escentual.com
A maximum defence moisturiser with a light and silky texture from renowned Swiss suncare brand Ultrasun. Easy to apply and combats dullness.
Ultrasun Brightening, Anti-Spot and Anti-Pollution Face Fluid, SPF 50+, £23.80 – escentual.com
An effective cleanser by Clarins that soothes redness and helps to put moisture back. Most effective when product is warmed between the palms and pressed onto the face, which helps to lift away dirt and make-up.
Clarins Anti-Pollution Cleansing Milk Normal/Dry Skin, £18.45 – escentual.com
The luxury French brand uses the antioxidant power of grapes and their vines. This hydrator combines anti-pollution polysaccharides and mattifying powders to ‘create a natural veil on the skin’.
Caudalie Vine(Activ) 3-in-1 Moisturiser, £32 – escentual.com
For the hols...
For perfumes with a modern feel the go-to brand has to be Jo Malone. The new Hot Blossoms collection includes Tropical Cherimoya Cologne(from £47), which promises sun-filled notes of passion flowers.
Recreate that sun-kissed look with Guerlain’s Terracotta Light Powder, available in six shades. Not only will it enhance your summer glow, but it will also help protect against free radicals. £37.
See guerlain.com for stockists
US brand Morgan Taylor has a bright range of polishes out, including this corker (One Piece or Two, £10.99). Other shades include Flamingo Float and Feeling Swimsical.
To add to that healthy glow, slather on a colour pop with a Dior Addict Lip Tattoo Colour Juice – a limited edition lip tint in four shades (litchi, watermelon, cranberry and orange); so light you’ll forget you’re wearing it. £26.
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