Have you ever wondered about the number of compounds our skin interacts with on a daily basis?
Here is a series of infographics to illustrate some aspects of this subject and to stress the importance of a skincare routine.
References
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4. Roberts, W., Air pollution and skin disorders. International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2021. 7(1): p. 91-97.
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artificial UV-radiation and sunlight. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2010. 99(3): p. 111-116.
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Icons retrieved from “freepik”, “Smashicons”, “Eucalyp” and “photo3idea_studio” in
https://www.flaticon.com/