Some anecdotal evidence emerged during an International Dermatology Conference in Beijing, where a survey of dermatologists revealed that 67% of responders agreed that acne prevalence increases with pollution (personal communication).

Can pollution make you break out?

There are number of environmental factors that can cause acne, including pollution and exposure to oil and grease, which may clog pores and lead to pimples. The weather can also have an affect on the skin.

Does air pollution affect acne?

Exposure of the skin to air pollutants has been associated with skin aging and inflammatory or allergic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or acne, while skin cancer is among the most serious effects.