The onset of monsoon brings in a shift from hot and dry days to cool and humid days along with many challenges for proper skin care along with the seasonal change in eating habits. The balanced skin routine can get disrupted due to increased humidity, moisture, and frequent showers. Depending upon the skin type, one needs to bring in a change in their skincare owing to the fact that skin might get oily or skin pores may get clogged and result in acne outbreaks. In this blog on tips to manage skin radiance and health during monsoon season, our dermatologists in Sarjapur Road | Dr. Kavitha share tailored solutions for different skin types which ensure the enjoyment of the rainy season and happiness of having skin care for that soft and radiant skin.

1. Oily Skin: Oily skin is characterized by shiny oily skin that has an overactive sebaceous gland producing excess sebum. Thus, it is prone to frequent breakouts of acne and clogged pores. Since the problematic issue is excess oil secretion, oil-free products need to be considered in skincare. High humidity during the rainy season can exacerbate the skin issues. The following tips will help in dealing with it –

• Cleanse the skin with a gentle and oil-free cleanser twice a day for cleansing the excess oil and impurities.
• Hydrate the skin with a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer without clogging the skin pores.
• Use sunscreen and other products that are oil-free and water-based for preventing greasiness and clogging of pores.

2. Dry Skin: Dry skin is characterized by tightness, roughness, and flacking/scaling which gives a dull look at the cheeks and around the eyes. Retention of moisture becomes the most important part of skincare. The excess humidity during the rainy season might cause further depletion of moisture levels and exacerbate the dryness. The following tips will help in dealing with it –

• Cleanse the face with a mild and hydrating cleanser that doesn’t wash away all the natural oil.
• Hydrate the skin with the application of the rich, creamy moisturizer that locks the moisture after cleansing and prevents dryness.
• Use scrubs enriched with natural agents to preserve natural oils
• Always use lukewarm water for showers to prevent dryness and itching effect after a bath
• Use sunscreen with broad-spectrum and higher SPF (above 30) to protect the skin from harmful UV rays

3. Combination Skin: Combination skin is characterized by the presence of oiliness in the forehead, nose, and chin area whereas dry skin feels in the cheek and under-eye area. The combination skin types need special care as the needs of these skin areas are different. The following tips will help in dealing with it –

• Cleanse the face with a gentle and pH-balanced cleanser which removes the impurities without causing dryness.
• Hydrate the skin with two types of moisturizers. Apply the lightweight and oil-free one on the oily areas of the skin whereas a rich creamy moisturizer to the dry cheeks and under the eye area.
• Exfoliate the skin regularly once in 3 days to remove dead skin and unclog the pores.
• Use gel-based sunscreen to protect the skin from sun damage

4. Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin is characterized by the reactive responses of the skin to any irritants like allergens, contact with certain products, etc. The sensitivity of the skin becomes visible with the appearance of redness, itching, stinging, dryness, flaking, etc. By following a few precautionary regimes, sensitive skin can be taken care of very well. The following tips will help in dealing with it –

• Fragrance-free, natural and hypoallergenic products should be used for skincare
• Cleanse with mild, non-foaming, gentle cleansers that preserve the natural oil of the skin
• Hydrate with gels containing natural hydrating agents like aloe-vera
• Apply gel-based sunscreen to protect the skin from sun damage
• Conduct a patch test of the new skincare product that is intended for routine use.

Conclusion:

The customized skincare tips formulated by our dermatologists in Sarjapur Road for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, or for sensitive skin, ensure skin’s radiance. The guidance not only involves following these tips in the regular daily regime but also includes choosing suitable products and following the right methods. In case, if any conditions persist for a longer duration, then seek professional advice by meeting us.  Until then, enjoy the monsoon and flaunt the skin every moment with skin discipline.