I noticed it sometime last year. Three days back in a full-time office setup after years of mostly working from home, and something about my face felt different by 5pm. Not bad, exactly. Just... deflated. My skin looked dull in the bathroom mirror in a way it hadn't at noon. My hair felt dry and flat in a way the morning hadn't suggested. I assumed I was tired. I assumed I was dehydrated. I drank more water and went to bed. Then I found the Reels.
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AC drops indoor humidity to 20-35%, well below what skin needs - causing moisture loss that accumulates over a full workday
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Sleep, stress, and hydration all affect your skin barrier too - the office environment rarely acts alone
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A ceramide moisturiser applied before you leave home, 2.5L of water daily, and a desk humidifier are the most evidence-backed fixes
