It’s not simple to keep your skin looking beautiful during the monsoon as monsoons bring with them a lot of humidity, which isn’t good for your skin. Humidity makes skin sticky, which invites pimples, acne and greasy skin and as a result, when it comes to taking care of your skin during the monsoons, you must step up your skincare game, Hindustan Times reported.

During monsoons, dust storms and high humidity bring skin concerns, especially for those with oily or combination skin. Since sweat and oil secretions are deposited on the skin, oily skin appears even more oily and dull and dirt and pollutants from the air are attracted to sweaty skin.

Bringing her expertise to the same, Sanchi Sehgal, Founder of Ozone Signature, listed 5 monsoon skincare tips to beat the humidity:

1. Cleansing – The humidity that comes with the monsoon makes the skin greasy and sticky. Dust and dirt, as well as excess oil produced by the skin, block pores, causing acne and worsening pre-existing disorders. Cleanse your face at least 2-3 times a day with a gentle facial cleanser that suits your skin type to maintain a fresh and healthy complexion.

2. Exfoliating – Your monsoon skin care routine should include exfoliating. Exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. Exfoliation is necessary for those with oily skin since oily skin gathers more dirt and debris than other skin types. It helps to remove dead skin cells while also giving the skin a healthy glow. Scrubbing your skin 2-3 times a week improves blood circulation, which aids in toxin removal. Once the dead skin cells layer is gone, your skincare products will absorb more easily.

3. Toning – Toner for oily skin eliminates any remaining oil residues and pollutants from cleaning. It reduces the size of enlarged pores caused by excessive oil production. This reduces the appearance of pores and gives the skin a smooth, even tone.

4. Moisturizing – It’s important to remember that just because your skin feels oily and sticky doesn’t mean you shouldn’t moisturize. One of the main reasons why skin seems dull in the monsoon is a lack of a decent moisturizer. During the monsoons, apply a gel-based moisturizer, especially if you have oily or mixed skin. Gel moisturizers absorb quickly without leaving your skin feeling sticky or oily.

5. Don’t skip sunscreen – Even in this weather, you should apply sunscreen every day. Apply a good amount of SPF whether it’s cloudy or not to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. To keep your skin protected, apply a water-resistant sunscreen gel. Also, apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside.