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Are you regularly exposed to electronic screens, heating, cleaning products or simply ‘fresh’ air? These are the three main types of pollution that damage your skin causing it to age prematurely, become sensitive and appear dull. In this article, we explain why and provide some simple steps to help prevent this damage. THREE TYPES OF POLLUTION Every day our skin is subjected to over 300 sources of pollution. These pollutants can be broken down into three main categories which have a slightly different effect on the skin. UV & HEV POLLUTION HEV Light Attacks all layers of the skin including DNA. It’s commonly known that UVA and UVB rays cause skin damage by generating free radicals. However a new growing concern is that HEV Light (AKA Artificial Blue Light) from electronic screens causes more damage than these two combined. It penetrates all the way down the the DNA of the skin cells which affects their regeneration and starves them of oxygen. This, in turn, causes premature lines and wrinkles and the skin appears dull, grey or pallid. Solution: the cells needs regenerating and an oxygen boost. AIR POLLUTION Air Pollution Attacks the skin’s deeper layers. Toxic particles from pollutants such as smoke, acid and gas in the air are 20x smaller than our pores meaning they can easily penetrate deep into our skin. This clogs up the skin’s natural hydration process and it’s ability to produce collagen. These toxins also cause the skin to appear dull. Gina Baker Germaine de Capuccini Skincare Expert explains; “it’s like a dirty window – when dirt gets stuck on it, natural blue light can no longer come through and it therefore looks grey. When our skin gets ‘dirty,’ it also appears dull or grey in tone and the light can no longer reflect out of it. Solution: the skin needs to be detoxified and cleaned. DOMESTIC POLLUTION Domestic Pollution Attacks the skins surface. Heating, air conditioning, cleaning products and other household substances sit on the skin’s surface causing irritation and drawing out moisture which causes dehydration. They also damage the stratum corneum (skins protective barrier) which in turn allows the other pollution types to penetrate the skin more easily and makes the skin more sensitive – it’s a vicious circle. Solution: strengthen the skin’s barrier function. HOW TO PROTECT & REPAIR THE SKIN FROM POLLUTION DAMAGE 1) PROTECT THE SKIN The best form of of attack is a good defence! Use a high factor SPF cream. Don’t rely on SPFs within makeup or moisturisers, these are often low factor and usually provide only UVB protection. Look for a light protective cream specifically designed for daily use on top of your moisturiser. This will offer much more effective, stronger and reliable protection. Try Urban Shield SPF50 anti-pollution protection 2) CLEAN THE SKIN cleanse-pollution-image Cleansing morning and evening will help to get rid of some of the dirt or pollution on the skin’s surface. We’d also highly recommend a professional chemical peel to effectively remove more stubborn pollutants that are lodged on the skin. 3) OXYGENATE & DETOXIFY THE SKIN We know HEV and UV light staves the cells of oxygen, therefore it needs to be replaced – it’s essential for maintaining younger and healthier skin. An oxygenating facial treatment or moisturiser can significantly help with this. Oxygen can be contained within skincare products but it must be stabilised in order to do so. Make sure the ingredient is “encapsulated” to be sure its going to enter the skin effectively and work to detoxify the cells. Try Continuous Defence Oxygenating Moisturiser 4) REPAIR THE SKIN Repairing the skin’s barrier function (stratum cornemn) provides a long term solution to pollution damage and sensitivity from irritating toxic particles. Products containing Niacinamide are a great place to start as it increases the production of ceramides which in turn strengthens the skin’s barrier function. Avoid products that contain astringents like alcohol, sulphates and witch hazel. These harsh ingredients strip the skin of its natural moisturiser which weakens it. Try 1st Essence Active Defence Serum YOUR DAILY ANTI-POLLUTION SKINCARE ROUTINE Air Pollution Germaine de Capuccini offers a full range of skincare products dedicated to protecting the skin against all pollution types and repairing damage already caused. FIND OUT MORE

Often confused with dry skin, dehydrated skin is lacking in moisture (water rather than oil) and it can affect any skin type. The most common characteristics are tight skin, itchiness and/or hot to touch, dull tone, fine dehydration lines. Dehydration is a key factor in the cause of skin ageing so it’s imperative to treat it. Here’s a few tips for treating dehydrated skin: TREATING DEHYDRATED SKIN WITH HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most effective skincare ingredients in treating dehydrated skin due to its ability to retain water (1000 times its own weight). It naturally occurs in the skin however as we age, the amount of Hyaluronic Acid in the skin decreases. At the age of 35 our level of hyaluronic acid is around 65% but by the age of 60 this is reduced to just 10-20%. Hyaluronic Acid is great for treating all skin types, as it is water rather than oil based it an even be great for oily skin. Treating-cellulite-effectively MULTI-WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic Acid molecules can be formulated in various sizes (or weights) which all play a different role in treating dehydrated skin. High Molecular Weight (large): works on the epidermis to regulate water loss. Medium Molecular Weight (medium): Can strengthen the skin’s defence system. Low Molecular Weight (small): is able to penetrate down to the dermis to hydrate the deeper layer of skin. Tip: Look for multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid products when choosing your skincare. These will have a better results – treating dehydrated skin at every layer. View Germaine de Capuccini’s products for dehydrated skin Treating-cellulite-effectively USING A SERUM AND A MOISTURISER Using a serum and moisturiser together has a wealth of benefits. Most importantly, it helps to provide optimal hydration to the essential layers of the skin. Serums contain tiny molecules small enough to travel past the outer layer of the skin into the dermis. This maintains hydration levels within the deeper layers of the skin. Applying a cream over your serum will help to reduce the evaporation of product and moisture thus keeping the skin much more hydrated. The molecules of a cream are slightly bigger allowing it to work in the skins surface layers to protect, nourish and provide essential hydration. SUPPLEMENTS Treating dehydration from inside is a great way to enhance results. By taking SMT peptides orally, it goes straight into the body without needing to penetrate through skin layers therefore can be faster and more effective. View SMT supplements.

Sore throat Fatigue Headache Fever Cough Lung (respiratory) symptoms, including shortness of breath Depression or anxiety TCM, as a form of preventive medicine, offers holistic practices aimed at improving one’s health from within and can help to alleviate some of these lingering symptoms. Here are some natural healing with TCM Treatment: 1. Acupuncture 2. Gua Sha 3. Herbal Medications 4. Chinese Herbs If you have Post-Covid symptoms, just consult with our physician today!

HSI Chinese medicine is renowned TCM for Eczema Singapore treatment clinic with experienced physicians that treat Eczema, Dermatitis and other Skin disorders. Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy and irritated skin that looks like a rash. An underlying weakness in the body’s vital energy, called Qi, can allow external pathogenic factors to attack-causing itchiness, inflammation, and dry, red skin. The most common pathogenic factors causing eczema are combinations of wind, heat, and dampness. Each individual’s presentation of eczema symptom is unique, and HSI Chinese medicine believes in personalizing the treatment for our patients. We use TCM treatment to expel wind, dispel dampness, expel heat, stop itch, nourish blood, cool blood, balancing Qi and blood. Being highly experienced in the treatment of Eczema, HSI Chinese medicine has seen many cases in our clinic. Book an appointment with us and get treated today!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain management is done with a combination of various methods can be used to manage pain symptoms. These include acupuncture, cupping therapy, Tui Na and Chinese herbal medicine. They help increase Qi and Blood circulation, which in turn promotes natural healing and reduces pain symptoms. Acupuncture, in particular, is used as a treatment method for many diseases and disorders, including a number of pain- related conditions. The advantage of TCM lies in its abilities to treat both the symptoms and root cause of the problem, leaving a lasting effect. At HSI Chinese Medicine, our physicians and therapists from the Pain Management team work together to help you manage your pain symptoms.

TCM physicians can complement IVF treatments by prescribing TCM herbal medicine and acupuncture to help prepare the body before the IVF treatment to help increase the chances of success. This process usually takes 3 to 6 months and there are a number of patients who got pregnant naturally during this process.