on PinterestA new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair.
on PinterestA new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy
- “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day.
- Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin.
- Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role.
- Staying hydrated, moisturizing, and avoiding touching your face throughout the day can also help.
A new theory about skin and hair health has been gaining traction on social media platforms like TikTok.
Known as the “office air theory,” proponents claim that indoor environments, such as offices, can negatively affect the appearance and health of skin and hair.
In one now-viral TikTok video, creator Noa Donlan attempted to document the effects of “office air,” showing how, at 9 am, her hair appears “clean, skin clear,” and “face not puffy.” However, by 1 pm the same day, her hair is “oily, eye bags dark,” and her face looks “puffy.”
In other videos she has d, Donlan suggests that air quality and other factors in an office environment can contribute to a variety of dermatological issues, including dry or greasy skin and frizzy hair.
The comment sections of these videos are full of people sharing similar experiences, which may seem to lend credibility to the claims.
But can “office air” really affect the health of your skin and hair, or is it just another overhyped social media trend?
How office environments can affect skin and hair
Brendan Camp, MD, a double board certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, said the “office air theory” straddles the line between fact and fiction.
He explained that when people say “office air” is affecting their skin or hair, they’re usually referring to factors like air conditioning, heating, and ventilation, all of which can contribute to low humidity in a workspace.
“A lot of offices do have low humidity levels,” he told Healthline. “The low humidity in offices can pull water from the skin, leading to dehydration.”
A little dehydration may not seem like a big issue, but Camp noted that even a small change can make skin look dull and feel dry, which explains why your face may not appear as perky as it did in the early morning.
“When the skin is dehydrated, it can sometimes overcompensate by producing more oil,” he said, pointing out that dehydration can also alter your skin barrier.
“When you have an altered skin barrier, your skin can be more prone to inflammation, which may present as eczema or even acne.”
Other factors can contribute to changing appearance throughout the day
Camp said the biggest misconception about the viral “theory” is that “office air” is the primary cause of changes in skin and hair appearance throughout the day.
In reality, he said it may be due to other factors.
“Beyond air quality, stress is a big one and impacts a lot more than people
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