From SPF to oil-free: The Indian summer beauty tips for June!
Welcome to the season of transition! June, a month of blazing sun, sticky humidity, and surprise rain showers that can wreak havoc on your skin. Whether you're battling skin breakouts or sun damage, your beauty routine needs an urgent seasonal upgrade. Let's decode the ultimate June beauty essentials to keep you fresh, flawless, and confident throughout the month and upcoming monsoon season.
If you're still skipping sunscreen—you are making a huge mistake! In Indian summers, a broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen is your BFF. Look for lightweight, matte-finish, water-resistant lotion that suits your skin tones and doesn't leave a white cast.
Pro Tip: Use a gel-based or mineral sunscreen for oily or acne-prone skin. The ingredients should include Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, niacinamide for soothing UV protection.
Excess sebum not only makes you look greasy—it can also clog pores and cause unwanted breakouts. Switch to a foam or gel cleanser with salicylic acid or tea tree oil to balance oil without stripping your skin’s natural moisture.
Pro Tip: Use blotting papers or an oil-control face mist mid-day. Your skin needs ingredients like charcoal, clay, green tea, and niacinamide.
Yes, even in June, your skin needs a good amount of hydration. But stay away from heavy creams and embrace light, non-comedogenic moisturisers. Gel-based hydrators with hyaluronic acid or aloe vera are ideal for that sweaty weather.
Pro Tip: Use a face mist or gel moisturiser right after cleansing to lock in moisture.
Your skin gathers more dirt, sweat, and pollution in summer. Double cleansing isn’t just a K-beauty trend—it works wonders for Indian weather too. Use micellar water or a gentle oil cleanser followed by your regular face wash at night.
Pro Tip: Don’t overwash—stripping your skin may trigger more oil production.
Swap your creamy and dewy products for matte or powder-based makeup. Follow minimal make-up rule: tinted moisturiser, matte sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, and waterproof kajal can be your go-to. Don’t forget setting powder to control midday shine!
Pro Tip: Keep a mini facial mist handy to refresh your look (and your mood).
Scalp sweating is real—and most of the time ignored. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week and stick to lightweight, non-sticky hair serums. Avoid heavy oils or creams that attract dirt and humidity.
Pro Tip: Use dry shampoo between washes to refresh your roots.
Sweat and grime can lead to body acne, especially on the back and shoulders. A body wash with salicylic acid or tea tree oil keeps your skin clean and breakout-free.
Pro Tip: Exfoliate at least twice a week with a gentle scrub to avoid clogged pores.
No skincare product can replace internal hydration. Drink a lot of water, consume water-rich fruits like watermelon and cucumber, and include omega-3 fatty acids in your diet for naturally glowing skin. Remember, coconut water is your skin’s hydrating super-drink.
June’s beauty battle can sometimes feel overwhelming—but with the right essentials, you're in control. Most importantly—listen to your skin.
