Cleanse, hydrate and exfoliate: Experts suggest easy tips to add to your skincare regimen this monsoon season
The simplest and most important tip is to know what your skin requires, especially during the monsoon.
Gel-based cleansers are often recommended for people with sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Toners are often used as a second cleansing method for any dirt that your cleanser was unable to remove the first time.
Our monsoon skin care routine must include a Vitamin C serum or a Hyaluronic acid serum or use a serum which has both, Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid.
These monsoon skincare regimen ideas are simple to implement and will help to maintain your skin healthy so you can enjoy the rainy season.
1. Cleanse: Clean skin is always healthy in order to keep the skin's pH balanced.
It is important to use gentle cleansers that are sulfate and paraben-free and have a pH range of 4.5 to 6.5.
2. Tone: After cleaning, apply a toner based on your skin type to prepare your skin for moisturising.
Toners are often used as a second cleansing method for any dirt that your cleanser was unable to remove the first time.
3. Hydrate: High humidity levels during the monsoon can dry your skin, causing dullness and excessive oiliness.
Fruits such as bananas and papayas combined with honey, milk, curd, rose water, or aloe vera can be a great source of hydration for the skin.
Apart from the usual natural therapies at home, the easiest way out
4. Protect: Do not forget to wear your sunscreen to save the steps you followed above.
Remember to use SPF, and for best results use a gel-based one, after every 2 hours.
Just because the sun is hiding beyond the clouds, does not mean its UV rays cannot reach you.
5. Exfoliate: Helps remove dead skin cells from the top revealing brighter and fresher skin underneath.
Make your own natural DIY masks at home.
One can also invest in a good clay mask with anti-bacterial ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, and witch hazel or can use fuller earth too.