Supplied Living in a big city can be fun, but it comes with a hidden price for your health. The smog, dust and toxic fumes can raise the AQI in urban areas, silently harming your skin and lung health and accelerating aging. According to an NCBI report, air pollution is a significant factor in the development of skin disorders, wrinkles and pigmentation issues that can steal your skin's glow. You can't fix air quality overnight, but you can do something much easier to help protect your skin and overall organ health from the toxic air.