1. Hydration is the key for a healthy skin. Even in the rainy season, after taking a bath, always use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser to prevent your skin from getting greasy while providing the necessary hydration.
Moisturisation is helpful in maintaining the skin’s barrier function and prevents it from becoming dry and dull. Water-based moisturisers are helpful in keeping your skin smooth and silky. (Image Source: Pinterest/thehut) 2.
During the monsoon season, your skin is more prone to congestion, therefore, exfoliation is crucial to remove dead skin cells and clear pores. A gentle exfoliator can be included once or twice weekly in your skincare routine to reveal a brighter face and boost cell regeneration. Harsh scrubs that can damage the skin should be avoided, and chemical exfoliants, like AHAs or BHAs can be used for mild yet effective exfoliation.
(Image Source: Pinterest/wikihow) 3. Protecting your skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun is very important. These rays are harmful to your skin as they can damage it.
Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still penetrate through clouds and cause damage to your skin. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 can be applied to shield your skin. The correct way to use sunscreen is to reapply it after every few hours, especially when you’re spending time outdoors.
(Image Source: Pinterest/mdsolarsciences) 4. Face masks can also help with your skincare. Applying face masks helps address specific skin concerns such as hydration, acne, or dullness.
You can start applying a face mask once a week containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid or aloe vera to replenish moisture lost due to humid weather. For oily or acne-prone skin, types controlling clay masks help in drawing impurities out and controlling excess oil. (Image Source: Pinterest/omoroviczabudapest) 5.
Hair care is as important as skincare in this rainy season. Due to excess rainfall, humidity levels increase frizzy hair, which makes it necessary to adjust your hair care routine. The use of a clarifying shampoo can help in removing product buildup and impurities from your scalp.
After the shampoo, you can use a hydrating conditioner to nourish your hair and make it smoother, softer, and easily manageable. (Image Source: Pinterest/behance) Inputs By: Ms. Lalita Arya, Vice-President, DermaPuritys Aesthetic Clinic (Image Source: Canva).
