Oily Skin Monsoon

Keep oily skin at bay, stay fresh this season. Every skin is different and its important to identify if you have oily acne prone skin or combination skin or dry skin. Customized skin care routine becomes very important during monsoon because the humidity in the air favours bacterial growth and those prone to oily skin and comedones will see more breakouts from the heat and humidity. Even those with dry skin using heavier creams may want to use lighter lotions and creams.

Follow these simple steps to take care of your skin in this season:

Exfoliate with a gentle exfoliator twice a week to deep cleanse and remove dirt grime from face along with dead skin cells to reveal fresh radiant skinUse lighter water based moisturizing lotions or gel based serums in monsoons. The humidity in monsoons favours bacterial growth and breakouts may be a common problem hence avoid using thicker creams which can further clog pores.

Look for serums with hyaluronic acid which are light enough, non comdeogenic yet hydrate the skin well.

Your doctor could prescribe a facewash with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid if you have acne prone skin.

Treatments like Hydrafacial will help remove blackheads and whiteheads and are great for oily skin in this season.

Carbon peel done in a dermatologist’s clinic also helps reduce oil gland activity and helps to reduce open pores when done regularlyIf you do get drenched in rain, do wash away the rain water from your skin and hair to protect yourself from the harmful pollutants and chemicals in the environment.

Dry your skin thoroughly since moisture favours fungal infectionsUse sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even during monsoons to protect your self from sun’s harmful rays. Use a water proof non-comedogenic sunscreen.