Working in AC all day? Dermatologist explains why your skin feels dry even during the monsoon

Dr. Kanika Popli, dermatologist and founder of Kanayaa, explains that air conditioning lowers humidity, increasing transepidermal water loss and causing skin dryness even during the monsoon.

Prolonged exposure to low-humidity indoor environments disrupts the skin’s protective barrier, leading to moisture loss and discomfort.

Oily skin can be dehydrated because oil production and hydration are separate concerns; skipping moisturizer or using strong cleansers worsens water loss.