We all hate rains for several reasons; soiled clothes, soiled roads and what top’s the chart is a disturbed routine for the skin and hair. Our skin not just demands extra care during this season but also a change in the regular products that we all have been using. Be it skincare, hair care or makeup, we certainly have to follow a strict routine. So, here we present you the must haves to beat the rainy season blues:
Skincare Essentials For Monsoon
1. Clarifying Facewash: The most important during monsoon is to keep your skin hydrated with a deep cleansing face wash. As the sebaceous glands release more sebum, the skin during this season is extremely oily and flaky. The oil clogged pores lead to ugly blackheads and acne. In order to have a clean skin, use a face wash with salicylic acid.
Delhiites Picks: Vichy Normaderm Facewash and Neutrogena Deep clean face wash
Vichy Normaderm Face wash
Neutrogena Deep Clean face wash
2. Clay Mask: Simply getting away with cleansing and toning is not enough for this season. Deep cleansing is the key to a good skin. For this, it is essential to use a clay mask, twice a day to protect the skin from rain-woes. A clay mask rejuvenates, exfoliates, stimulates blood circulation, eliminates blackheads and reduces the enlarged pores, making it a must have during monsoons.
Delhiites Picks: Tea Tree face mask by The Body Shop
Tea Tree Face Mask by The Body Shop
3. Blotting sheets: When you have a special event to attend, and you can’t wash your face, to remove that never ending oil, blotting sheets are your biggest saviours. Keep it in your bag at all times to keep away from the stickiness.
Delhiites Picks: Clean & Clear blotting sheets
Clean & Clear blotting sheets
Haircare Essentials For Monsoon
1. Dry Shampoo: For women on the go, it is not practical to wash your hair every now and then. And, at the same time nothing ruins a ravishing outfit than oily and unkept hair. Here comes the dry shampoo to your rescue. Just spray a good amount when in hurry and save yourself from the embarrassment.
Delhiites Picks: L’Oréal Tecni Art Dry Shampoo
L’Oréal Tecni Art Dry Shampoo
2. Hair Mask: Your hair becomes dry and frizzy during this season. To combat this frizz, one must use a hair mask once a week as it nourishes the hair, leaving them soft and shiny.
Delhiites Picks: L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic oil Masque
L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic oil Masque
3. Hair Serum: Serums basically are shortcuts to shiny and smooth hair. It only takes a few drops of this magic liquid to turn your tresses from drab to fab. So don’t wait and grab one asap!
Delhiites Picks: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oleo
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oleo
Makeup Essentials For Monsoon
1. Light water based base: Never use a heavy oil-based foundation in this season as it will simply smear and melt your face off. All the moisture in the air plays havoc on your skin. To combat that, opt for a light BB cream that stays on for the entire day.
Delhiites Picks: Colorbar BB Cream
Colorbar BB Cream
2. Waterproof Eyeliner and Mascara: Use gel liner in place of a regular liquid eyeliner as it lasts longer. Also, don’t forget to switch from your regular mascara to waterproof mascara, unless you want to end up with panda eyes.
Delhiites Picks: Maybelline New Lasting Drama Gel Liner
Maybelline New Lasting Drama Gel Liner
3. Cheek and Lip tint A stain gives a much more natural look to cheeks and lips than regular matte lipstick and powder blushes. Make sure to invest in a good quality stain for a melt proof look.
Delhiites Picks: Benefit Lip and Cheek Stain
Benefit Lip and Cheek Stain
