Perfect skincare in humid climate

With summer comes sweat and humidity leading to excess moisture that results in acne and oily skin. Due to the secretion of excess sebum, the skin gets clogged causing blackheads, allergic reactions, redness, itching and skin irritation. People with oily and sensitive skin experience it at high intensity. It is to be understood that owning to humidity, environmental conditions, even the skin barrier gets damaged. However, with some proper skincare tips specially for humid season, you can easily restore your natural skin beauty.Skin issues during humid seasonFirst it is essential to understand how humidity leads to numerous skin issues:When excessive sweat is combined with environmental pollutants, it clogs pores that results in acne and breakouts. Moisture, heat and oil are a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast leading to skin infections.If you already suffer from eczema or rosacea then the skin condition worsens due to humidity and excess moisture. Skin care for high humidity in summerDue to the presence of moisture and heat the skin suffers the most, however a few skincare tips can help a lot:Choose light application skincare products that would not clog the skin pores. Use a good quality herbal skin cleanser that would not cause further skin irritation. Doing 2-step cleansing daily is advisable using oil-based cleanser first and then foam based cleanser. Use oil-free formulations to moisturise your skin and mattifying moisturiser that will help control excessive oil secretion. Avoid using heavy makeup as it would melt due to heat and clog pores. Daily apply sunscreen without a failure.Drink enough water to keep your body hydrated that would keep the skin healthy too. Optimise your indoor climate by installing dehumidifier that would enhance your skin quality. Using air purifiers or using air washers will help improve the indoor air quality making it congenial environment for your skin to thrive by filtering out allergy causing pollutants from the air. Apply a cooling mask to your face or use a face mist / skin toner after refrigerating it. Use Aloe Vera gel directly on your skin after refrigerating it, leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash off. Do this as your night time ritual to keep the skin hydrated and soft without making it oily.For instant skin toning and cooling use ice bowl dip. Fill up a bowl with water and ice then dip your face into it for a few seconds, repeat it twice to enhance your skin quality. You will instantly experience soft and toned skin.Inputs by beauty expert Shahnaz Husain