Monsoon continues and so does the debate: Is it the best time for skin or the worst? Does one have to go the extra mile this season?
The rains and showers are a massive relief after the burning heat waves of the sun. The summers called for a relentless reapplication of your sunscreen at short intervals and investing in products and combat sweat. With the soothing touch that the first drizzles bring, one tends to lay back on monsoon skin care and fall back on taking proper care of skin and hair.
But monsoons have a twist of their own. The humidity, the rains and the unpredictable climate need attention, an alteration of skin care products, and a routine that fits the weather. A good monsoon skincare routine can help to combat different skin issues one might face. Damanjit Kohli & Karishma Sahni from Crazy Owl - Your Skin Co. share some amazing tips to have a happy skin this monsoon.
Identify your skin type
A common mistake people make is using products that are not fit for their skin type. One must identify the inherent constituency of the skin type before choosing products and skincare, i.e. whether it is oily, dry, or combination, prone to breakouts and acne or sensitive to certain chemicals.
Cleanse appropriately
Using a gentle pH-balanced face wash at least twice daily can help your skin eliminate impurities without causing harm or being abrasive. As a practice, looking for ingredients that regulate sebum production on the skin is essential. Oily skin types can use cleansers containing salicylic acid that can control acne. Drier skin types can resort to hydrating cleansers, which can cleanse without drying out during monsoons.
Moisturise adequately
One may forget to moisturise in winter, but regardless of how moist and damp the weather is, the skin always needs to be hydrated. Providing timely hydration to the skin is crucial to help it replenish and nourish. A moisturiser will ensure your skin is fresh and supple even when the weather is gloomy. It is advisable to opt for a lighter formula during monsoons to avoid stickiness.
Skin serums
Serums help boost the skin with the essential vitamins it needs. A serum can be of different kinds and have additional ingredients that can suit either oily or dry skin types. Serums with vitamin C can help the skin reduce dullness and redness, especially during monsoons, by posing as an effective antioxidant. A Salicylic Acid Face Serum can reduce oil, acne and blackheads. Serums that are hydrating and non-sticky and best suited for monsoons.
Don't miss out on SPF!
"The sun is not out; I can skin my sunscreen for today!" - The most dreaded statement for any dermatologist to hear. Sunscreen is a prerequisite to any skincare routine to prevent UV rays from penetrating the skin. An SFP should never be omitted for any reason whatsoever. The sun has UV, and infrared rays, which are harmful to the skin and, if met in direct contact with the surface of the skin, can cause sunburns and ageing. It is undebatable to wear sunscreen even if it's cloudy, rainy, stormy or dark.
