Skin health and pollution are directly related to each other. The level of pollution in a city can adversely affect your skin health. It can cause allergies, acne, and other skin issues. Some cities have a deadly combination of high pollution levels and high UV exposure.

Here is a list of the 10 worst cities for skin health

1. Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is a hub for Hollywood films and fans. Tourists from all over the country visit the city. This increases the level of pollution in the city. Since LA is a sunny city, it also has a high UV rays index. The city has a pollution value of 12.6 and a skin index score of 16.6.

2. Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson ranks second in the list of the worst cities for skin health. It has a pollution value of 7.8. On the UV rays index, the city ranks at number 5. Jackson was given a skin score of 12.8, which is quite bad for skin health.

3. Phoenix, Arizona
Several air pollutants are present in the city of Phoenix. These pollutants cause irritation and allergies to the skin. Phoenix has a pollution value of 8.6 and ranks number 4 on the UV rays index, ranking it number 3 on the list of worst cities to live in.

4. Houston, Texas
Texas is extremely hot and polluted. More and more residents in the city are suffering from skin-related issues. When the UV rays index and pollution value were calculated together, Texas was given a score of 12.4.

5. Atlanta, Georgia
With a pollution value of 7.9, Atlanta ranks number 5 on the list of the worst cities for skin health. Dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen and covering your face as much as you can. The city has a skin index score of 11.9.

6. Salt Lake City, Utah
The UV rays index of Salt Lake City is 4. It also has a much lower pollution value in comparison to other cities. Salt Lake City has a skin index of 11.8, making it one of the worst cities for skin health

7. Honolulu, Hawaii
On number seven, we have Honolulu. Even though it may come as a shock to some people, it has an extremely high pollution rate. The pollution value of Honolulu is 4.8, whereas the UV Rays Index is at 4.

8. Indianapolis, Indiana
The pollution value of Indianapolis is 8.7. It has a much lower UV Rays Index in comparison to other cities. People living in the city complain about rashes and other skin-related problems.

9. Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is a highly polluted city. Even though the pollution value is 9.5, the UV rays index is relatively low. That is why it has a skin score of 11.5.

10. Las Vegas, Nevada
Since Las Vegas runs on tourism, the level of pollution in the city is quite high. The pollution value of Las Vegas is 8.3. It ranks 3 on the UV Rays Index and has a skin score of 11.3.