10. Modesto, CA
Total Score: 12.23
Water Hardness: 224
UV Index: 5.33
Pollution: 15.0
9. Tempe, ZA
Total Score: 11.93
Water Hardness: 210
UV Index: 5.92
Pollution: 12.7
8. Glendale, CA
Total Score: 11.30
Water Hardness: 259
UV Index: 5.42
Pollution: 13.4
7. Tustin, CA
Total Score: 11.00
Water Hardness: 256
UV Index: 5.50
Pollution: 13.4
6. Pasadena, CA
Total Score: 10.60
Water Hardness: 255
UV Index: 5.58
Pollution: 13.4
5. Phoenix, AZ
Total Score: 10.30
Water Hardness: 230
UV Index: 6.00
Pollution: 12.7
4. Mesa, AZ
Total Score: 7.73
Water Hardness: 292
UV Index: 5.83
Pollution: 12.7
3. Chandler, AZ
Total Score: 7.33
Water Hardness: 292
UV Index: 6.00
Pollution: 12.7
2. Corona, CA
Total Score: 5.20
Water Hardness: 353
UV Index: 5.58
Pollution: 14.7
1. Scottsdale, AZ
Total Score: 3.67
Water Hardness: 432
UV Index: 5.92
Pollution: 12.7
Key Findings
- Scottsdale, Arizona, is the worst city in the U.S. for skin health.
- The best city in the country for skin health is Auburn, Maine.
- Cities in Arizona and California are among the worst for skin health.
- Maine and five other states bordering Canada are home to the best cities for your skin.
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How to protect your skin
Check out these tips from HouseFresh on protecting your skin from environmental damage:
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher every day: UV light exposure increases your risk of developing skin cancer and prematurely ages the skin by causing wrinkles and age spots.
- After bathing, moisturize your skin while it’s damp: Research has indicated a link between hard water and the worsening or development of skin conditions like eczema.
- Wash your face with high-quality cleanser at the end of the day: Particular matter (PM) is the name given to solid or liquid particles in the air (for example, smoke or dust) that collect air pollution. These particles can become attached to your skin when you’re out and about.