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The Toll of the 9 to 5 Lifestyle

There are 10 million people in the UK who work in offices, and so this month we wanted to share with you how our working environments can really affect our skin, and what you should do for skin care.

One of the most worrying side effects of office working is the potentially damaging UV rays from fluorescent lighting. Although we're only subjected to low levels of UV rays, the build up of rays caused by long working hours throughout the year can damage the underlying structure of the skin.

There are a number of other factors associated with office working which can also play havoc with your skin. Skipping breakfast or lunch, an unhealthy caffeine intake and regular after-work drinking sessions can all deplete your body of much needed nutrients, leaving the skin tired and less able to rejuvenate itself.

Central heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer coupled with stress and long working hours will also show in your skin, leaving the underlying structure dehydrated and prone to breakouts.

Our advice for all office workers is to wear an SPF throughout the year, to reduce the potential effects of fluorescent lighting as well as UVA and UVB rays which are present throughout the year. We also advise drinking enough water, walking around the office as much as possible and ditching processed sandwiches for homemade, vitamin packed salads to ensure your skin gets all the nutrients it needs.