Beauty Tips For Monsoon

Though the cool monsoon breeze is a relief from summer's sweltering heat, the temperature fluctuation gets to your skin first. The humidity does not only affect different skin types differently, but it also becomes a baring ground for a number of skin infections. So before you start getting intimidated by it all, we suggest you understand how it all works. We got some valuable inputs from Dr. Shuba Dharmana, Dermatologist & Medical Director, Lejeune Medspa, Bangalore, to ease it all down for you.

Impact Of Humidity On Different Skin Types

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Oily skin- Humidity in monsoon spells horror for people with oily skin and causes clogged pores and breakouts.

Dry skin- Humidity can cause even more dryness for people with dry skin

Combination skin- You can have areas in the T zone breaking out and yet at the same time dryness over the other areas of the face

Practices To Avoid 

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Oily skin

• Do not go to bed without cleansing your face and removing makeup
• Do not use oil-based creams that will clog your pores.
• Be careful of using creams on the face that do not specifically say ‘non –comedogenic’

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Dry skin

• Do not skimp on the moisturizer
• Cleanse skin twice daily.

Combination skin 

• Do not skip moisturizer. Use a water-based lotion or serum.

Change In Skin Care Routine

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Oily skin

Your moisturizer should be lightweight and water based. It's best to go with lotions or serums formoisturising. Wash face 2-3 times daily to wash away dirt, oil, and grime that builds up with humidity

Dry Skin

You should use a creamy moisturizer that nourishes as your skin may seem drier. Do not wash more than 2 times a day as washing frequently will increase dryness

Combination skin

A lotion or serum and water-based moisturizerisapt for people with combination skin. Wash your face twice daily

A Few Common Tips 

• Irrespective of the clouds and rains, don’t forget to use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, one that is non-comedogenic in nature
• Exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dirt and grime that settles with humidity
• Cleanse skin regularly twice a day as sweat and moisture in the rainy season is a breeding ground for bacteria and infections
• Hydrate plenty with enough water intake throughout the day