BIGELIUS - Anti-Pollution Skin Care
The idea was born when the founder, Henrik Bigelius, worked in Beijing 2015-2017. The polluted air made his skin break out and none of his skincare products helped. After extensive market research, Henrik decided to develop his own brand together with one of the most well-renowned beauty manufacturers in Northern Europe.
Why do we need skincare with anti-pollution agents?
Pollution and dirt in the air doesn't just sit on the surface of your skin – it can penetrate deep into your pores and cause blemishes, breakouts and even premature ageing.
There is plenty of research linking toxic air to several skin damaging issues, so the fact that the world’s pollution levels are continuing to rise is worrying news for our complexions. In fact, some cities inEuropeare now so cloaked in pollution that residents are being advised to keep their windows closed.
Damaging causes
According toskincare formulator Collette Haydon, the key culprits causing havoc on our complexions are cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes and heavy-metal emissions.
'Pollutants generate free radicals on the surface of the skin which can lead to sensitivity', she explains. 'When the level of free radicals exceeds our skin’s defense mechanisms, the skin cells are placed in a state of oxidative stress.' This state triggers skin sensitivity, which can lead to a whole host of issues – think pigmentation, premature ageing, and a dull, sallow complexion.
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