After the scorching summer heat, the monsoon comes as a relief. The temperature is finally bearable, there’s a lot of greenery around and a cool breeze greets you when you step out. While there may be a lot of pros let us not forget the skin problems.

As the weather gets unpredictable and humidity levels rise, your skin finds it difficult to adjust to the changes and maintain its glow. A good monsoon skincare routine should be followed to combat this. Those with oily and acne-prone skin may face a lot.

As the weather changes, it is also important to change your skincare routine. Using lightweight products and following a monsoon skincare routine can keep problems at bay. Apart from the basics of cleansing, toning and moisturising, you also need tips.

Soap-free cleansers are gentle and do not strip skin of its natural oils, which are essential during all seasons. No matter what your skin type, switch to a soap-free face wash during the monsoon season to get rid of dirt and oil without making skin dry.

Remember not to overwash your face, 2-3 times a day is enough even if it feels oily. Overwashing will lead to excess sebum production and cause problems.

Regular exfoliation should be a part of your monsoon skincare routine. It helps get rid of dead skin cells and gives the skin a healthy glow. Scrubbing your skin 2-3 times a week also increases blood circulation.

If you were wearing less makeup or no makeup at all during summer, we suggest you continue that during the monsoon. Heavy makeup looks won’t stay put and there is also a chance of them blocking your skin pores.

The rise in humidity will make your skin feel sticky and greasy, using a toner is therefore important during summer. Make sure you add an alcohol-free toner to your monsoon skincare routine to keep it healthy and non-greasy.

One mistake that most people make as soon as the monsoon starts is they give up on sunscreen. Just because the sun is hidden by clouds does not mean it cannot have any effect on your skin. The powerful UV rays can easily penetrate and harm your skin.

Summer and monsoon are two seasons where it gets difficult to keep excess oil at bay. The high levels of humidity are to be blamed for this. Apart from a basic skincare routine, it is important to use a face mask too at least twice a week.