Here is the ultimate monsoon skincare guide with mistakes that you need to steer clear of and hacks to keep your skin game strong.
The monsoon season is around the corner, and the time is loved by every nature and travel lover – thanks to the scent of wet earth, the cool breeze and the perfect break from the scorching summer heat. However, despite your mind and body rejoicing in the weather, it cannot be forgotten that your skin does not have the best time during monsoon. It is because with rain comes sky-high humidity, and it is the ideal recipe for clogged pores and sudden breakouts. Also, since the moisture in the air traps sweat, oil, and dirt, it can just throw away your usual skincare routine in a minute.
Nonetheless, we all tend to make some common monsoon skincare mistakes, but here we are with simple rainy-season beauty hacks to help your skin glow like before. Check out our ultimate monsoon skincare guide with mistakes to avoid and the glow-up secrets for the months ahead:
If you skip the moisturiser, it can make your skin trick into producing more oil, which further leads to greasiness and breakouts. Hence, choose gel-based, non-comedogenic moisturisers, which are infused with Hyaluronic acid or aloe vera.
With the dampness on your face, it is tempting to wash your face multiple times a day. However, if you do so, it can strip your skin of essential oils, leading to pH imbalance. Hence, clean your face twice daily with a gentle face wash, which has tea tree or salicylic acid as base.
Do you know that UV rays penetrate clouds? Hence, it is not ideal to skip sunscreen. Instead opt for a lightweight sunscreen (SPF 30+), which is gel-based or water-based, that won’t make you feel greasy.
With all the humidity around, using heavy makeup can clog pores. Hence, go minimal, and make sure to always prime your skin with a mattifying base. Switch to tinted moisturizers or BB creams instead of full foundation, and you can also make use of blotting paper or setting spray to keep your face fresh.
It is ideal to exfoliate 1–2 times a week to get rid of dead skin and excess oil. However, doing so daily can cause scrubbing and damage the skin barrier. Always pick a gentle exfoliant with lactic acid, or just choose a simple oatmeal + yogurt mask.
Use clay masks once a week to deal with the greasiness.
Always keep blotting papers handy for mid-day touch-ups.
Stay hydrated and keep drinking water as Internal hydration leads to balanced skin.
Change pillowcases frequently, because the bacteria in humid weather can lead to breakouts.
Opt for water-based skincare in the rainy season.
To say the least, monsoon skincare is all about balance, and hence, avoiding these common mistakes can let you remain breakout-free even on the most humid days.
