The monsoon season is fresh and quite cool but it can be quite effective for many things, especially for our skin health because wherever there is moisture, there are many effective bacteria, so it becomes very important to protect your skin to keep your skin health strong and clear.
High humidity, stickiness, sweat and polluted rain water all together increase the oiliness, acne and fungal infections in the skin. So in this article you are going to get a simple natural and effective monsoon skin care routine which you can easily follow on the basis of your daily routine.
Monsoon skin care routine simple tips to keep your face glowing and acne free
1. Cleanse twice a day with a gentle face wash
Due to humidity, a lot of oil and dirt gets deposited on the face during the monsoon season, but here many people try to wash their face only with water, which can block your pores. That is why the first and most important step is to cleanse your face or wash it with a face wash so that all the dirt gets removed.
- Use a gel based face wash – If you have pimples then use salicylic acid face wash or else use normal neem tea tree face wash (for acne prone skin).
- Cleanse timing – You have to wash your face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, not more than that.
2. Exfoliate only twice a week
You should also do facial scrub once a week for exfoliation. This removes any dead skin cells on your skin and the skin looks clear but the thing to be kept in mind here is that you should avoid its excessive use otherwise the skin can get irritated. You should follow this once a week.
Use a mild exfoliator or natural DIY scrub like:
- Coffee + Honey
- Oatmeal + Yogurt
Avoid hard scrubs or daily exfoliation.
3. Don’t skip moisturizer – Even for oily skin
Now after washing your face, it is very important to apply moisturizer on your skin but many people think that it is not needed in monsoon, especially people with oily skin, but the reality is that moisturizer always keeps the natural hydration of the skin locked and maintains the balance of your face. For this-
- Use light weight oil free, gel based moisturizers.
- Look for ingredients like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid or glycerin.
4. Use sunscreen (Clouds don’t block UV rays)
UVA/UVB rays are always active even in the cloudy weather of monsoon, hence applying sunscreen is as important in the rainy season as it is in the summer season. Therefore, apply a good sunscreen immediately after moisturising.
- Use SPF 30+ gel based sunscreen especially when stepping out.
- Reapply every 3-4 hours of you’re out in rain.
5. Stay dry but keep your skin hydrated
Now the skin being damp during the rainy season can be the biggest reason for infection because whenever there is external moisture on your face, many effective bacteria are produced, that is why-
- After returning home, gently wipe the skin with a dry towel
- Change wet clothes immediately
- Drink 3-4 liters of water daily
6. Apply natural face packs weekly
For this you do not need to purchase any products from outside, you can get glowing and acne free skin with the ingredients available in your kitchen without any chemical products, you can follow these methods for this:
Monsoon friendly DIY packs:
- For oily skin: Multani Mitti + Rose Water
- For acne: Neem Powder + Haldi + Yogurt
- For glow: Aloe Vera Gel + Honey
Apply 1-2 times a week for best results.
7. Avoid heavy makeup
Now in the rainy season, too much heavy makeup suffocates your skin just like for example Foundation + Sweat + Duse = Acne! So avoid using too much makeup, instead you can use a good moisturizer daily.
- Stick to BB cream, waterproof eye shade, light lipstick or lip balm.
- Remove makeup completely before sleeping.
Bonus tips for skin care-
- Use vary clean towel & pillow covers
- Avoid touching your face again and again
- Use antifungal talc for underarms or feet
- Keep your skincare products in a dry clean place.
- Eat healthy & fresh food for glowing skin
FAQs:
Q1. Should I use face wash more often in monsoon?
No. Twice daily is enough Because if you use it too much then your skin can become dry.
Q2. Is it okey to skip moisturizer in rainy season?
No! Because moisturizer is essential, use oil free or gel based versions.
Q3. Which home ingredients are best for rainy skin care?
Yes. Multani mitti, neem, aloe vera, turmeric, curd and honey.
Now, since during monsoon a lot of skin related problems occur on our face, so if you also follow these valuable tips then you can keep your skin health strong, you just need to take a little care and follow the right routine, so you should take your skin care seriously, whether you are a boy or a girl, because it holds a lot of significance professionally and it also improves your confidence; whatever questions you have in your mind, you can ask in the comments; for more such helpful content, do explore dt covers.
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