7 Monsoon Skincare Essentials You Must Not Skip

It’s raining cats and dogs! So just relax, sip on a hot cup of adrak wali chai, and read about a few ways to get glowing skin this monsoon!

As we move from scorching summers to moody monsoons, not just OOTDs but your skincare needs a seasonal change too. Like unpredictable rains, your skin too might start misbehaving due to rising humidity, giving you a hard time with breakouts, fungal infections, body odour, sweat rashes, and what not! We curated a list of top 7 essential monsoon skincare tips to get you ready for the rains this year.

Level Up Your Cleansing Game

The rainy season means bizarre levels of humidity, sweat, and clogged pores. If you are already dealing with oily skin, monsoons are no less than a nightmare with devilish sebum and an army of acne on the way. Simply washing your face with soap will not do the trick! Here’s where cleansing and regular exfoliation come to the rescue.

Washing your face twice a day with a soap-free cleanser is the best way to gently purify your skin & control sebum without stripping it off the natural oils. Weekly exfoliation helps rejuvenate the skin by buffing off dead skin cells and unclogging pores to make way for newer skin cells. Don’t know where to start? Begin with our Vitamin C Face Wash and Coffee Scrub for perfect cleansing & exfoliation that restores your natural glow with an oil-free equation.

Toning Is Unavoidable!

We all want that lovely dewy glow during monsoons but what we end up with is greasy, sticky skin that looks ready to fry like our favourite baarish wale pakore. Your battle against excess oil cannot be won without an alcohol-free toner. Toning your skin is ultra-essential for an ideal monsoon skincare routine. 

Not only does it help maintain a perfect pH balance but also helps tackle dry skin in monsoon. It flushes out grimy residue from the pores to shrink and tighten them for a smoother and softer texture. A refreshing face mist imparts a healthy glow and also keeps blemishes and acne at bay. So what if the weather is gloomy? While you can’t control the looming clouds, you can keep your skin happy and healthy with a hydrating face toner.

Don’t Forget Sunscreen!

Hold on! Did you just skip applying sunscreen because it’s cloudy outside? Well, the clouds don’t bar UV rays, which means that your skin is still exposed to the harmful effects of the sun. Sunscreen should be a top priority in your monsoon skincare regimen. Always apply sunscreen 15 minutes before stepping out and use it every three hours to keep your skin perfectly sun-protected.

It’s best to invest in a water-resistant/ gel-based sunscreen so that your sunscreen doesn’t wash off when you are out enjoying a breezy drizzle. You can also look for a sunscreen that is made of moisturizing and mattifying ingredients so that you can save yourself from an oily “ready-to-fry” look.

Clay Masks Can Bring Your Glow Back

Thanks to the crazy levels of humidity, our skin keeps shuttling between too oily and too dry during monsoons. What better way than clay face packs to tame your skin? If you are a DIY freak, making face packs at home is a fun way to deal with the oily mess. But if you have got no time to make a face pack on your own, you can try our ready-to-use Hyaluronic Acid with Dead Sea Mud mask. 

Along with excellent cleansing benefits, clay masks and mud face packs have active antibacterial properties that repair and refresh your skin. The skin refining agents effectively eliminate pollutants and pull out toxins to detoxify and revive your skin. It absorbs excess oil and gives your skin a natural radiance for that dreamy dewy look you always wanted!

Add Vitamin C to Your Monsoon Skincare Stash

When it comes to monsoon skincare essentials, Vitamin C is a boon in disguise. Like the weather outside, when your skin is acting up with acne and dullness, Vitamin C helps you combat it all. While your special monsoon fruit smoothies may contain Vitamin C, there is no guarantee that it will reach your skin. Using Vitamin C-infused moisturizers, serums and toners can give your skin a much-needed Vitamin boost this monsoon. 

Enriched with antioxidants, topical Vitamin C prevents oxidative cell damage and promotes cell regeneration for younger & brighter skin. Be it dark circles, redness, acne scars, or lifeless skin, a daily dose of Vitamin C has got you covered for the season. Flaunt your youthful and radiant skin in every #monsoon post!

Bonus hair care tips to get you through the frizz season!

Let’s not forget that along with the joy of rains come annoying monsoon hair problems! Grimy, unruly, frizzy hair with severe dandruff and itchy scalp can ruin your day. And the culprit again is none other than humidity! Here’s what you can do to beat the frizzy fuss:

•  Your grandmother’s good old champi can do wonders! Jojoba, Neem, Amla, Bhringraj, and Coconut oils are some great options, to begin with.
• You are what you eat and so is your hair! Consume hair-nourishing superfoods like eggs, avocados, berries, fish, fresh monsoon fruits, nuts & megs.
•  Pamper your tresses with the luxury of therapeutic oil slugging and hydrating hair masks at least once every two weeks.
•  While it is okay to enjoy your Bollywood moment in the rain, remember that acidic rainwater can disrupt the pH; so, use a good clarifying shampoo to rinse off all rainwater, dirt, and other scalp build-ups.
•  During monsoons, the hair is more prone to breakage and brittleness, and using heat-based styling tools might just worsen it. Let your hair be and take a break from intensive styling. 

Remember, Less Is More!

Now that you know what your monsoon skincare kit needs, you are all set to brave the season of downpours with some delicious pakoras by your side. Here is a bonus golden tip! When it comes to both food and skincare for monsoons, less is always more. Use lightweight products and minimal makeup to ensure that your skin breathes amidst the rising humidity.

Pamper your skin and most importantly, listen to what it needs because your skin knows what’s best. While the pouring clouds are beyond your control, your skin health is definitely in your hands!