Adapting a skincare routine for rainy days

Monsoon season brings a cessation to the scorching heat of summer. Stepping out of home becomes a pleasant experience since a cool breeze welcomes you and the temperature appears comfortable enough to recuperate and revitalise. While rainy days help to alleviate heat and sweat, they also have a double-edged effect on the skin. The atmospheric humidity may either hydrate your skin or leave it oily and prone to breakouts.One of the best ways to cope with this apprehensive situation is to follow a monsoon-specific skin routine. An intensive approach to skincare can assist in maintaining your skin healthy and rejuvenating. Let's delve into exploring some monsoon skin care tips that can ensure your skin glows like summer rain, brimming with health and radiance.

Cleansing Twice A Day
An increase in humidity levels during monsoon can induce extra oil production and sweat, resulting in clogged pores and acne breakouts. Using a gentle cleanser twice a day can help remove oil, dirt and impurities from your skin, leaving it feeling clean and revitalised. Among the other cleansers available in the Indian market, Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam tops the list as it ensures deep and gentle cleansing of pores to combat skin impurities. Unlike other cleansers, it consists of Montaline C40 ingredients, which helps reduce the bacteria count from 1 lac to 0 in 5 minutes. This cleanser is also calibrated to the skin's natural pH of 5.5, making it a preferred choice to prevent new pimples from sprouting.
Hydrate Skin: An Essential
Your skin still needs to be hydrated, even if the humidity makes it seem oily. You may opt for Sebamed Moisturising Cream, which is a lightweight facial moisturiser that can be worn under makeup and is effective enough to keep your face feel soft throughout the day. Formulated by dermatologists, this moisturiser includes the highest concentration of Vitamin E in a cream, -2.3%, making it an excellent choice for customers seeking ways to protect their skin and keep it vibrant amid the humid monsoon season.

Sunscreen: An emerging necessity
Ultraviolet (UV) rays can negatively impact your skin, even on rainy days. Consequently, regardless of the weather, it is advised to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day. Its regular application can protect your skin from damage, ageing and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Minimal Makeup: A Better Option
Heavy makeup can block pores and exacerbate breakouts, particularly in humid conditions. During the rainy season, don minimal makeup to allow your skin to breathe. Avoid using thick foundations and powders while considering lightweight, water-based alternatives.
Drink Enough Water
Water is essential for keeping flawless skin since it detoxes the body from pollutants and keeps the skin nourished from the inside out. To examine the magic that water can do to your skin, you can aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Also, you may include foods like oranges, cucumbers, and watermelons in your meals to retain moisture.
Maintain Healthy Diet
Dietary choices greatly influence skin health. During the rainy days, you may opt for a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. This in turn will help to boost skincare results and leave your skin looking healthy. Also, you may consume plenty of fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds along with your other food items. Additionally, try avoiding foods heavy in sugar and oil, since these can clog pores and cause dull skin.

The Takeaway
Maintaining healthy and beautiful skin throughout the monsoon season requires a consistent skincare routine. Despite the challenges that come with the season, you can maintain your skin's radiance and relish the rainy days by including the aforementioned tips in your daily routine. Remember that the better you care for your skin, the more it will acknowledge your efforts to keep it healthy and beautiful.
Inputs by Dr Michaela Arens Corell, Head of the Medical-Scientific Department Sebamed