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Dry skin. Acne. Allergies. Snoring. Poor sleep quality. Waking up thirsty. Bloody noses. Congestion.

WHAT DO ANY OF THESE HAVE TO DO WITH AIR?

Lots of problems we experience with our skin, sinuses, or overall well-being trace back to the air we breathe. Everyone's heard the saying, "you are what you eat", but it's also true that "we are what we breathe". 

SO, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUR AIR IS TOO DRY?

Our skin: When the water content in our air is low, our skin dries out as well. Dry skin can contribute to acne by making pores more likely to break open, allowing acne-causing bacteria to reach deeper into the skin. It can also trigger the production of more sebum or oil in our skin, which then leads to a continuous cycle of acne and dry skin. Dry skin in colder and harsher climates is also vulnerable to cracking, bleeding, or scabbing. 

Our sinuses: When the mouth, nasal cavities, pallet, and airway get dried out, snoring tends to get worse. The vibrations of these dry tissues caused by each breath in and out can intensify the sound of snoring. When air dries out our nasal passages, it's also more difficult for the cilia to filter bacteria, germs, dust, and pathogens out and prevent them from entering our respiratory system. Dry air can aggravate allergies.

Viruses: A recent study showed that just a 10% decrease in humidity could double the transmission rate of the coronavirus. This is because viruses are able to survive longer and infectious particles can stay suspended longer in dry air. 

BOTTOM LINE:

Using a humidifer has many benefits, especially during the winter and summer months, when keeping a healthy, consistent humidity is most difficult. 

• Humidifiers can aid various skin problems such as acne or eczema by keeping skin from drying out and becoming irritated.
• Facial steamers are also a great addition to every skincare routine as a relaxing step that allows better penetration of products.
• Using a humidifier during sleeping hours can help with dry skin, sinus problems, bloody noses, congestion, and cracked lips.
• Common colds and viruses do not have as high of a transmission rate when using a humidifier.

Sleep well, stay hydrated, and take care of your skin.

How?

Start from air.