‘Office air’ could be making you ugly, experts warn — as ragged workers sound off after viral TikTok post
By Reda Wigle
Published on March 26, 2026.
Noa Donlan, a self-proclaimed corporate girly, has gone viral for documenting her “office air theory” where office work can make you feel ugly. Donlan argues that the office grind can turn feeling cute into looking haggard by midday. She began documenting her experience on social media and began creating content about it. The theory suggests that fluorescent lighting, poor air circulation, and sedentary behavior in office environments are among the reasons for this decline. Dr. Ross Levy, chief of dermatology at Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital, attributed these issues to UV radiation, which is a major cause of aging of the skin and contributing to skin cancer. Donlon is now hoping to further her understanding of office air theory and develop preventative measures.
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