When it comes to our skin, there's a lot to consider. For example, is your morning cleanse really necessary (SkinTok doesn't seem to think so), is resveratrol a better antioxidant than vitamin C for your skin type, and have you taken all the correct steps to transition your routine from summer to autumn? It's a minefield, but here at Marie Claire, we hope to provide you with as much information as possible to help guide you through this ever-changing landscape. So, when we tell you that there are, in fact, little tiny mites living on skin, we don't want you to panic.
Skin mites are completely normal, "Demodex mites are microscopic organisms that naturally live on our skin," explains Consultant Dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips. "In fact, most people have them. They tend to live inside hair follicles and oil glands, especially on the face."
