Sunscreen, the Main Weapon to Protect Skin from Worsening Air Pollution

Dream - Air pollution in Jakarta recently has become a terrifying specter for all people who are fully active in the capital city area.

Apart from being harmful to health, especially respiratory health, pollution can also have negative effects on the condition of the skin.

For those of you who have plenty of outdoor activities, make sure you don't be lazy to take extra care of your skin so that it remains healthy. Because, the higher the air pollution, the higher the skin health problems that will come.

"When it's like this (pollution), it certainly increases inflammation in the skin," said Dr. Olivia Ong, an Aesthetic and Antiaging doctor, as well as the founder of Jakarta Aesthetic Clinic (JAC) and AYOM Skincare at the 1st Anniversary of AYOM, South Jakarta, Friday, August 25, 2023.

In that opportunity, Olivia explained that the pollution we are currently experiencing creates an unfavorable condition for the ecosystem where acne-causing bacteria, which are actually part of the human's natural skin microbiome, turn into aggressive, causing someone's skin to easily develop blackheads and acne.

Not only that, pollution can also weaken the skin barrier, which can make the skin more sensitive.

"To overcome polluted skin, we must take care of it. If we don't take care of it properly, it will cause inflammation in the skin," she said.

Olivia emphasized the importance of proper skincare to address polluted skin. One of them is the regular use of sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun and pollution.

Singer Yuni Shara, who attended the event, also expressed the same thing. As a mother of two, she said that she is very active in outdoor activities, so the use of sunscreen is her main concern in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of air pollution.

"I happen to do outdoor sports all the time, and when I use sunscreen from AYOM, it doesn't feel sticky at all, all the creams are smooth, refreshing, and suitable for outdoor activities in high-pollution conditions," said the sister of singer Krisdayanti.

This woman, born in 1972, admitted that AYOM products have become part of her daily routine. From waking up, daily activities, to going back to rest.

"AYOM is made from fermented probiotics and plants, so anything made from nature will improve our skin health and is safe," added the 51-year-old woman.

Beauty influencer Astrid Satwika has also relied on AYOM products for the past 1.5 years. She feels that AYOM products are suitable for sensitive skin, especially for her child.

"My daughter has sensitive skin, easily irritated. Even a slight mistake will cause rashes and redness, because of using the wrong skincare before. I've tried treating it, but it kept recurring for months until I tried using AYOM, and it healed and didn't recur," said Astrid.

Report: Diska Aruminaya Rizky