Struggling with oily skin this monsoon season? Follow these tips to protect your skin

When those gates of hell open, they’ll bring with them gnarly demons in the form of acne and blackheads.

Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, dermatologist and founder of Elements of Aesthetics, says that the humidity will also contribute to the build-up of bacteria, sweat, dust and pollutants on your skin, which can, in turn, lead to skin infections. So, how do you save yourself from them?

When those gates of hell open, they’ll bring with them gnarly demons in the form of acne and blackheads (Source: Unsplash)

Use gel-based sunscreens

Dr Panth suggests switching to gel-based and non-comedogenic sunscreens during monsoon as they will keep your skin free of oils and won’t occlude on your skin making it feel too sticky.

Skip the makeup

To avoid your skin becoming too weighed down from the oils in your makeup products, Dr Shukla recommends skipping on the heavy makeup during monsoon.

If you’re someone who doesn’t like going barefaced, you can keep to makeup minimal to avoid oily skin. ” Use light, non-comedogenic, water-based cosmetics, and oil-free foundations that don’t add extra oil or clog pores,” she adds.

Carry a blotting paper/tissue

According to Dr Panth, you must always carry a blotting paper or a tissue on your person at all times, during the monsoon. Additionally, refrain from touching your face too frequently as that will transfer germs onto your skin.

Exfoliate properly

It is important to exfoliate your skin properly. But remember to not scrub too hard as that may also damage the epidermis (the upper layer), ripping off the natural oils of your skin.

According to Dr Shukla, you should wash your face twice with an oil fighting cleanser, “especially if your lifestyle keeps you out in the humidity and pollution.”

Hydrate your skin lightly

Yes, we might seem crazy for suggesting you add on hydration to a skin that is already leaning towards oily but believe us, when we tell you, you must never skip on the hydration.

If you miss applying moisturiser, your oil glands may think you forgot them and start producing even more sebum than usual and your skin will be oilier. Dr Panth also recommends not layering too many products.

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