Are you one of those who enjoy the rain?
After the dreaded season of sunburn and tan, the rainy season brings a refreshing change in the weather, but it also poses challenges for maintaining a flawless makeup look. Change of season affects your skin and hair more than you think.
As the weather changes, a drastic increase in humidity can pose significant challenges for your skin and hair.
Our skin and hair can suffer damage from humidity, moisture and repeated exposure to rainwater, which can cause several issues, including breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads and excessive oiliness.
However, with a few essential tips and tricks, you can master the art of creating a flawless rainy-season makeup look.
Always remember, the basic rule is to cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin during the monsoon season.
Smell good
To maintain a pleasant scent during the monsoon season, opt for fresh, clean and invigorating fragrances like citrus or aquatic notes, and layer them with light musk or delicate florals. Use and carry a deodorant or a body mist/spray. Try keeping your items and yourself as dry as possible.
If you are looking for a perfume that stays through the day, embrace lighter scents that won’t get weighed down by the damp air. I will recommend notes like citrus, green tea, aquatic accords or even light floral. These lighter options can evoke a sense of airiness and last longer in hot weather.
Morning fragrances like eucalyptus or tulsi are particularly effective — just what you need to set the tone for the day — they are sharp, light and energising.
Use anti-frizz hair products
Many professionals around the world swear by anti-frizz shampoos and conditioners to get the ultimate smooth results. To keep your hair strands smooth and deal with frizzy hair in the monsoon, hair care products specially formulated for frizzy hair allow nourishing ingredients to penetrate the hair cuticle better for deep hydration.
Using a hair serum can be a great option to protect your tresses from humidity.
Apply a lightweight anti-frizz serum or spray that forms a protective layer over your strands. Go for serums enriched with argan oil or keratin to smoothen hair without weighing it down.
Besides, a leave-in conditioner can also go a long way in locking in the moisture and making your hair soft. Use a leave-in conditioner after every wash. Ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter or coconut milk help lock in moisture and make your hair manageable.
Avoid harsh shampoos, especially ones containing alcohol.
Cleansing
Increased humidity leads to an increase in sebum secretion, which attracts dust and pollution particles that cause clogged pores and breakouts. To prevent clogged pores and breakouts, opt for a gentle cleanser that removes dirt, pollutants and excess oil without stripping away your skin’s natural moisture.
Cleanse your face at least twice a day with a mild, chemical-free cleanser that removes excess oil, dirt and impurities from your skin. Natural ingredients like seaweed extracts in your face wash help maintain the skin’s PH balance and ensure it stays nourished despite the changing weather.
Choose lightweight and waterproof products
The skin may feel sticky during the monsoon season due to high humidity. Heavy makeup can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Opt for oil-free formulas for foundation, concealer and powder.
Look for waterproof makeup products that will last throughout the rainy and humid days. You can use a waterproof setting spray instead of powder to set the makeup. Choose lightweight formulas like tinted moisturisers or BB creams.
Finding the right moisturiser for the monsoon is essential, especially for acne-prone skin. A lightweight, waterproof, or oil-free moisturiser can help keep your skin oil- and grease-free, preventing acne while keeping the skin hydrated.
Include Vitamin C in the diet
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that keeps the skin healthy during the monsoon season.
Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruits are excellent sources of Vitamin C. Kiwis, bell peppers and broccoli are also rich in this essential nutrient. Vitamin C helps in the production of white blood cells, which are crucial for fighting off infections and boosting your body’s defences.
Vitamin C serum can maintain the skin’s glow. It eliminates microorganisms, prevents the onset of age-related changes, and lessens scars and blemishes to give you clear, flawless skin.
Exfoliating regularly
Choose a gentle scrub to exfoliate at least twice a week to deeply cleanse stubborn dirt and remove excess oil. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the top, making your skin brighter and lighter.
Exfoliating regularly to keep your skin glowing and soft. This will prevent clogged pores during the monsoon season and help you avoid breakouts. It improves skin radiance and helps get rid of dead skin cells. It removes dead skin cells from the top and lets brighter and fresher skin appear. Additionally, it prevents the clogging of pores with dirt and sweat. Thus, you can also avoid blackheads.
Clay mask
When your skin appears flaky, dull, uneven or even dry or oily, clay face masks have medicinal and cosmetic properties beneficial for any skin type. Use a face mask at least twice a week to draw out impurities, absorb excess sebum and tighten your pores in addition to following a standard skincare regimen.
Selecting the right clay mask depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin, opt for a bentonite clay mask as it excels at absorbing oil. Those with dry or sensitive skin may find kaolin clay to be gentler and more suitable.
Acne-prone individuals can benefit from a turmeric clay mask, which works wonders for all skin types. In addition, the clay mask also removes acne and balances sebum production. Regular use of clay masks will leave your skin refreshed, balanced and less prone to breakouts.
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