How a volatile mix of skin oil, hygiene and ozone affects indoor air quality
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 09:05
in Earth & Climate
Skin is the body's first line of defense against an array of environmental hazards. But when our skin's natural oils react with atmospheric ozone, they emit a cocktail of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can impact indoor air quality. The interplay between personal and environmental factors that influence this process, however, is not well understood.