Even on a cloudy day in a windy city, the sun's UVA and UVB rays can find their way to you, bringing sunspots and premature wrinkles. Exercise damage control by limiting sun exposure whenever possible and protecting your skin with products like CHANEL UV Essentiel, $48, which contains UVA and UVB blocker Zinc.
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Stop smoking.
In an already polluted environment, the last thing your skin needs is a cloud of smoke front and center. Yes, it looks glamorous in movies; yes, it abstains your appetite; and yes, it's addictive. But cigarette smoke not only speeds up signs of aging, it also clogs pores and may worsen acne. Is it really worth fitting into your skinny jeans if your face suffers?
Bright lights, big city ... big zit? Several studies, including one published in the "Journal of Investigative Dermatology" and another in the "International Journal of Cosmetic Science," have long suggested that smog could be stressing out -- even damaging -- human skin cells, depleting them of valuable substances like Vitamin E. So what's a city girl to do? Adopt these 10 lifestyle habits and send those pesky skin irritants packing.
