The first rain of monsoon is already showering you or may be it’s pre-monsoon shower. Does not matter. Soon the monsoon will be full fledged on in Delhi too. Monsoon brings happiness, hope, relief & new fashion trends. But with the happy things there are some skin, hair & makeup worries that we battle against each day. During monsoon season it is must to stay dry and fresh so that we do not catch any allergic reaction. Wetness is a breeding ground for bacteria, be it on skin, hair or around us. Make sure every thing is clean, dry & bacteria free. How to stay healthy & beautiful during monsoon without killing fun? Here are your tips:
Wear Cotton/Lightweight Clothes
The reason is simple, even if you get caught in the middle of shower, cotton or similar fabric will get dry soon. While synthetic fabric will give you discomfort as well as itchiness. You might get fungus infections on skin if you wear wet clothes on rainy days for long time periods along with cold and cough. Also it is advised to carry a small umbrella in your bag for emergencies like running between parking lot to your office building.
Opt for Open Toe Flats/Sandals
Unless you must wear formal shoes, go for footwear that are made for rainy days like crocs, open sandals, open flats etc. If you must travel in public transport, you can opt for open toe footwear with better air flow, while carrying your formal shoes along with you. Constantly wearing shoes or the worst wet shoes will surely give you a foot fungus.
You should carry Candida Dusting powder during monsoon if your skin is prone to allergic reactions. Sprinkle bit of it before putting up your socks & shoes. also you can dust the powder once in a while throughout the day.
Keep You Skin Clean & Light
You must have understood the word clean, but by light I meant, do not suffocate your skin with a lot of products since the humidity in the air might make you sweat and give you rashes or some allergic reaction. I have quite sensitive skin, sometimes, I start feeling small red & itchy bumps under my skin when I use heavy products during this season. You should rather opt for water based light products.
Use some anti bacterial but gentle face washes as well as face packs for basic skin care. Keep your phone, towels & pillow cases clean that touch your face.
Wet wipes are your best friend all year long. In case you feel humidity is bothering you, clean your face in the middle of the day with a wet wipe and put on a bit of moisturizer to relieve it from discomfort. Also you can try some face mist, but make sure it does not dry out your skin.
Dry Hair Roots
The most important factor in hair care during monsoon is to keep your hair roots dry. Wet hair roots are prone to breakage. Make sure you keep your scalp & hair clean & dry throughout the day and night.Don’t sit under AC if you have wet hair. This will surely catch you cough and cold also will make your roots weaker.
Use a detoxifying shampoo in between your washes. A clarifying shampoo will get rid of the product buildup on your hair and scalp while keeping it healthy resulting in hair fall control.
**Do not make bun when your hair are wet as the pull will weaken the hair roots causing hair fall.
Waterproof Makeup
This is the season that you must use waterproof makeup if you really have to use makeup at all. I mean starting from the base to your liner & lipsticks, go for waterproof but quality product. Go for water proof foundation, liner, mascara , kajal and lipsticks so that your makeup stays flawless & intact even you catch some shower on the way to your work or home.
**Please do not use water proof makeup whatever was left from the last monsoon season. That’s the worst thing you can do to your skin.
I know monsoon food is pakodas, but you should try and avoid them for health & beauty reasons. Light & fresh food is key to health and beauty be it any season. Drink clean water, a lot of it be it any season. Exercise to the fullest strength be it any season. Stay happy, calm, patient, dedicated & passionate to life be it any season.
Love.
