The Environment & Your Skin

From UV rays and pollution to blue light and extreme climates—your skin is constantly exposed to environmental factors that can affect its function, barrier strength, and appearance. This handout breaks down exactly how your environment interacts with your skin, giving you a solid foundation of knowledge to support your treatment plans, homecare advice, and client education.

Inside, we cover:

• The different types of UV radiation and their effect on skin ageing and DNA damage
• How pollution contributes to oxidative stress, pigmentation, and sensitivity
• The truth about blue light and its impact on melanin production
• The role of temperature, humidity, and altitude in barrier health and flare-ups

You’ll also learn practical ways to support the skin against external stressors—such as antioxidant protection, sunscreen selection, and daily cleansing habits.

Whether you’re training, already qualified, or just passionate about skin health, this guide will give you a clear, science-led understanding of how to protect skin from the outside in.

Download now and strengthen your knowledge on environmental skin stress—because informed professionals create better results.