Sure, I can blame my poor diet or genetics for my skin woes, but TikTok is persuading me to point fingers at ‘office air.’ Apparently, spending too much time indoors—typing away on my computer in what often feels like zero-below environment—can cause dryness , tightness and more. I needed to know if heading to the office is actually ruining my skin, so I asked two dermatologists to weigh in on this latest theory—plus, tips on how to protect my skin against any aggressors (I’m looking at you, NYC pollution).

What Is Office Air?

According to Dr. Gohara, ‘office air’ refers to dry, recycled air found in most climate-controlled spaces. “Think of it like airplane air—constant, low-humidity air that can pull moisture from your skin over time. This leads to dryness, tightness, flakiness a

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