5 Monsoon Skincare Myths Debunked According to Dermatologists

Monsoon humidity & its effects on skin:

• Excess humidity during the monsoon has a deleterious impact on the skin. Increased humidity during the monsoon season triggers the skin to produce more sebum, giving it an oily appearance that serves as a habitat for bacteria.
• Dust, dirt, and sweat that stay to the greasy face clog skin pores and cause acne breakouts.
• Humidity promotes bacterial infections and can lead to sweat gland disorders, acne, infections, rashes, and contact dermatitis.
• Excessive humidity can be significantly detrimental if person has combination, oily, or acne-prone skin.

Some Myths about Moisturizers use during monsoon: 

Myth no. 1:  You should drink more water only during summer not during monsoon 

Fact:  Drinking 2-3 litres of water daily keeps the kidneys, intestines, and liver healthy, promotes the formation of collagen in the skin, and keeps the skin hydrated and moisturised, all of which have been shown to help promote healthy skin.

Myth no. 2: You should not use moisturiser in monsoon

Fact:  Pollution, UV radiation, and excessive cleansing can damage the skin's moisture barrier during monsoon, resulting in dehydration and a subsequent increase in oil production in the skin. Secondly, a damaged skin barrier and dry skin can exacerbate microtears and damage, which can lead to skin pigmentation. Hence, it is extremely important to apply skin moisturiser during this season.

Myth no. 3: Oily fried food is good for you

Fact: Oily fried foods such as French fries, potato chips, deep fried items increase oil production in skin, which further aggravates acne. Hence, one should avoid such foods. 

Myth no. 4: Over-cleansing is good for skin

Fact: The skin loses its natural oils & becomes dry when it is washed too frequently. To compensate for the dryness, the skin will produce excessive oil, worsening the problem. One should restrict frequent daily washings.

Myth no. 5: Applying lots of powder to reduce oiliness

Fact: During the summer, powder can absorb a significant amount of oil, but this practice is ineffective during the monsoon. Excessive powder may cause sweat patches on the face. 

• Here are a few quick solutions to help maintain healthy, radiant skin during the monsoon: 

1. Maintain hydration: Due to the increase in heat and humidity during the monsoon season, one loses fluids during the day, which results in skin dryness. One should drink enough water every day and eat lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables. 

2. One should wash the face with a gentle cleanser. 

3. Do not exaggerate skin exfoliation since it may cause the skin to produce more oil if it is done too frequently. 

4. Moisturizer is an essential component of basic everyday skin care. 

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