These tested humidifiers should improve your health and help you sleep better Humidifiers are is a home remedies for dry skin Catherine Hufton Catherine Hufton is a freelance features writer for the Telegraph. She writes on a range of lifestyle topics including fashion and beauty, parenting and family life, and dating and relationships. See more Published 19 May 2026 11:50am BST disclaimer The products or services listed have been independently tested by our journalists. We earn a commission from the affiliate links in this article. Read more > Indoor air that’s too dry can irritate skin, cause asthma symptoms, sore throats and even cracked lips. Adding moisture back with a humidifier may help. They’re useful in summer, when fans and air conditioners dry the air, and winter, when heating and dehumidifiers do the same. I know how shifts in temperature can leave my son’s skin feeling uncomfortably dry (not to mention my own), so I’m always looking for ways to manage ot.…