AQI Skincare Checker: What Today’s Air Quality Means for Your Skin

Pick your city and today’s AQI to see exactly what to do for your skin and hair: morning, outdoors and at night. Check the live AQI on the CPCB SAMEER app or any weather app, then enter it here.

Today's AQI → your skincare

Pick your city and enter today's air quality index (AQI) to get a morning, outdoor and night skincare plan, hair care tips and a note for your city's winter climate.

This tool does not fetch live data. Check today's AQI for your area on the CPCB "SAMEER" app, the CPCB AQI dashboard or your weather app, then enter it here.

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AQI to skincare at a glance

0–100 (Good, Satisfactory): gentle cleanse, moisturiser, sunscreen; your normal routine.
101–200 (Moderate): add a vitamin C or niacinamide serum, sunscreen daily, double cleanse at night.
201–300 (Poor): barrier moisturiser, cover your hair, limit long outdoor exercise, always double cleanse.
301–400 (Very Poor): light makeup, limit outdoor time, rich moisturiser and a hair rinse at night.
401–500 (Severe): stay indoors where possible, minimal routine, no strong actives or exfoliation.

On Poor and worse days, limit outdoor time; people with asthma or heart/lung conditions should follow their doctor's advice.

Today's AQI → your skincare

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