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‘Office-Air Glow-Down’ Trend Goes Viral: Why Your Skin Loses Its Shine by Evening
The viral “office-air glow-down” trend highlights how skin appears fresh in the morning but dull by evening. Experts say it’s not a myth-low humidity from AC, poor ventilation, and sudden temperature changes can dehydrate skin and weaken its barrier. Combined with long screen time, low water intake, and caffeine, this leads to tired-looking skin. Dermatologists note this isn’t limited to offices-any closed, dry environment can have similar effects.
A new trend called 'office-air glow-down' is popular on social media. In this trend, users post videos showing themselves looking vibrant in the morning, dressed in cheerful clothes, but by evening, their glow has faded. Many attribute this to the office air, a concept known as the office air theory. But does office air really drain your glow? Let's find out with insights from Dr. Chandni Jain Gupta, a dermatologist and aesthetic physician from Atlantis Healthcare, New Delhi.
Essentially, this condition occurs when skin loses its brightness after spending the day in a closed office environment. Online, people believe recycled air and artificial lighting make the face appear tired and aged, leading to dullness by evening.
Factors like poor ventilation and air conditioning are key contributors to this loss of glow.
