Simple Monsoon Skincare Routine for Acne-Prone Skin
Monsoons may be great for your plants and your Instagram stories, but they're definitely not your skin's favourite season. Extra oily, sticky, and suddenly full of breakouts – this is the face of every acne-prone human as soon as the season begins. Not to mention all the acne-causing bacteria on your face that thrives in the humidity. Gross. So here we are, armed with a simple, foolproof monsoon skincare routine for acne-prone skin that will make sure your face keeps up with all the humidity-induced breakouts. Read on to get into it!
AM ROUTINE
Step 1: Acne Face Wash
Dirt, sweat, oil, impurities – if all of that sits on your skin for long, it's basically sending a personal invitation to acne. Using a gentle, pH balanced acne face wash twice a day; once in the morning and once before bed helps remove all that acne-causing buildup before it has a chance to clog your pores.
Step 2: Acne Serum
We've all seen those reels where someone uses seven different serums for seven different acne concerns. Your skin doesn't need all that. What it does need is one potent serum that works on the complete acne cycle. A serum with ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide and Zinc or Cica keeps the monsoon breakouts in check while controlling excess oil and calming redness and also helping prevent the next batch of acne from showing up like uninvited guests.
Experts recommend something like the AcneSolve Serum from Ozone which works on all aspects of acne while being non-greasy and fast-absorbing. Exactly what you want during monsoons.
Step 3: Lightweight, Acne Moisturizer
Not using moisturizer is common among oily skin peeps during the humid months, a mistake which backfires when it triggers your skin to produce more oil to compensate for the lack of moisture. The middle ground is using an oil-free, light, non-comedogenic moisturizer made keeping acne-prone skin needs in mind. Dot it all over your face, massage and let it absorb. It’ll keep your skin balanced and hydrated without clogging your pores.
Step 4: Sunscreen
It’s easy to skip SPF especially during monsoons when it’s not that sunny outside. Busting your myth here, but sunscreen is non-negotiable, especially if you're using acne-fighting actives like Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide. So if your skin has a love-hate relationship with sunscreen, you’re probably not using the right one. The best SPF for acne-prone skin HAS to be lightweight, non-sticky and oil-free that leaves behind a zero-slick matte finish. SPF 50 is a must, and so is PA++++ protection. It will keep your skin protected and save your acne marks from further turning into hyperpigmentation.
PM ROUTINE
The night-time is when your skin repairs itself, so your monsoon PM routine should be as uncomplicated as it can be. Cleanse, apply your acne serum, finish with moisturizer. That’s all. No unnecessary extra steps.
Wrapping Up
You can't stop the monsoons, but you can definitely stop it from wreaking havoc on your already acne-prone skin. It’s important you switch up your routine with a season-appropriate one with face wash, serum, moisturizer and SPF. No acne flareups and oil-free skin? Now that's a monsoon forecast we can all get behind.
