Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin This Monsoon

MONSOON SKINCARE ESSENTIALS

With the monsoon season at its peak, evening chai and pakoras are becoming a routine. While these rains have provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat of the past few months, the accompanying humidity can wreak havoc on our skin. The air is filled with harmful pollutants, allergens, and bacteria, not to mention the almost instant build-up of sweat as soon as we step out. These factors can cause severe acne, sensitive and enlarged pores, fungal infections, and even dehydration (YES!!, you are more prone to dehydration during the monsoons). There is no cause for alarm, however, as we have come up with the best monsoon skin care tips you can take to protect your skin and enjoy all that the monsoon has to offer. So make yourself a hot cup of chai and read on for the perfect monsoon skin care routine. Follow our rainy season skin care mentioned below to achieve the glowing, acne-free skin of your dreams.

Wash your face at least twice a day 

Excess moisture during the monsoon is a breeding ground for dust, bacteria, oil, grime, and allergens. Therefore, it is very important to wash your face at least twice a day, to avoid breakouts, and greasy irritated skin. Look for ingredients such as Neem, Haldi, Tulsi, Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to keep breakouts at bay. The VLCC Acne Defense Serum Face Wash with Salicylic Acid Serum & Neem purifies the skin and prevents infections and acne making it the best face wash for monsoon. The Ultimo Blends Charcoal Face Wash for Whitening & Detoxifying gives your pores a deep cleanse and brightening effect and works as a great monsoon skin care for oily skin. If you have sensitive skin, then you can also use the VLCC Clinic Skin Clarifying De-Tan Face wash that helps deep clean pores for brighter, smoother skin.  The Skin Clarifying Face wash is a great monsoon skin care alternative for sensitive skin.

Exfoliate 2-3 times a week 

In addition to cleaning, it is essential to exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells that build up on the surface. Did you know that exfoliation has considerable anti-aging benefits in addition to helping your skincare penetrate deeper, improving skin pigmentation and texture, and combating acne and blackheads? Make sure to not over-exfoliate though as this could damage your skin barrier, and remember to use a gentle exfoliator with small, smooth grains as opposed to homemade recipes. Opt for face scrub with charcoal, walnut, rice, papaya, glycolic acid, and clay, as these are suitable for most skin types. VLCC’s Papaya & Apricot Face Scrub have gentle ingredients to help soothe, brighten, and gently exfoliate your skin without damaging the skin barrier.

Serums are more important than ever!

Serums are a great way to energize your skin and provide it with the benefits you skin craves the most. Serums are blends of actives that can penetrate deeper into your skin, thanks to their light consistency that helps with skin issues like acne, pigmentation, signs of ageing and dullness. VLCC’s latest range of clinic based serums help stimulate skin cells to prevent skin problems. For instance, the VLCC Clinic Pro Perfect Serum with Vitamin C, Green Tea and Pro Vitamin B5 helps repair skin cells to eliminate multiple problems while the VLCC Clinic Pro Youth Micro Serum is a wonderful monsoon skin care for dry skin.

This boost of hydration with snail mucin, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide helps make your skin smooth and plump without making it feel dry and uneven. 

Monsoon creams are a must

Do not escape a moisturizer just because it's raining. Moisturizers are a must have during the monsoon as they help balance levels of hydration in the skin, ensuring moisture is locked in the skin. Monsoon creams also help protect your skin barrier from infections, inflammation, pigmentation and dryness. Check out the VLCC Clinic Pro Rescue Bio Cream enhanced with Peptides and Ceramides that give the ultimate nourishment and protection to your skin while maintaining the right levels of hydration. 

Don’t forget sunscreen

Sunscreen is just as important on sunny days as it is on the cloudiest days. Remember to apply sunscreen liberally (follow the 2 finger rule or the teaspoon rule) even if you are working from home. Re-apply every 2-3 hours or as often as you can. It is important to apply your sunscreen 15-20 minutes before sun exposure. Sunscreen acts as a protective shield for your skin from harmful UV rays, and blue rays from screens, which accelerate collagen breakdown (causes aging) and hyper-pigmentation. Switch to a more lightweight water and sweat-resistant sunscreen during the rainy season to combat stickiness. VLCC De-Tan Sunscreen Gel Crème with SPF 50 PA+++  is a unique formulation enriched with Carrot and Cucumber extracts, which delivers a powerful de-tanning action while protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB Rays. It effectively fades tan revealing a brighter skin tone, and helps fade dark patches leaving skin looking even, radiant, and moisturized. Following sun exposure, soothe burns or insensitivities with VLCC Aloe Vera Gel or Multani Mitti Face Pack which can help treat tanning and pigmentation while also evening out skin tone and brightening complexion

Use this with your regular fitness regimen and watch your stomach melt away in a matter of happy weeks!