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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lucy Abbersteen

Most of us forget to apply SPF to this one body part—and it shows

Darja Barannik was seen wearing yellow gold earrings, dark Celine shades, black pants, a black top and a black blazer outside before Zimmermann Fashion Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France.

Have you noticed the skin on your ears is drier than usual recently? You are far from the only one—in fact, dry ears has recently been a talking point in the Marie Claire UK offices. But aside from being a common phenomenon, why does this actually happen?

You’re in luck, as I’ve put this slightly niche skincare question to the experts. I asked two consultant dermatologists to explain the potential causes of dry skin on and around the ears, what you can (and shouldn’t) do to manage it (SPF plays a big part), and when you should see your doctor to discuss. 

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