Rainy season is here, and while the weather might feel cooler, your skin is probably doing the exact opposite.
More humidity means more sweat, more oil, and unfortunately, more clogged pores. If your skin has been feeling extra shiny, breaking out more, or just not giving what it used to, it might be time for a reset.
It does not have to be a full overhaul, it can just be a smarter routine that works with the weather, not against it.
We have a few tips that can help you get your glow back on track.
1. Start Fresh with a Clean Slate
With all the extra sweat and oil in the air, your cleanser needs to do more, but without actually stripping your skin.
Switching to a gentle foaming or gel cleanser that clears buildup like the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is a great option.
2. Clear the Congestion
Humidity has a way of clogging pores fast, which means more blackheads and breakouts.
This is where chemical exfoliants come in. A BHA (like salicylic acid) helps get deep into your pores to clear out oil and debris, while gentler acids like mandelic and lactic smooth and brighten.
We recommend Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for great results.
3. Balance, Don’t Overdo It
When your skin gets oily, it’s tempting to strip it, but that usually makes things worse.
Instead, bring in ingredients that help regulate oil and calm the skin without irritation.
Products like The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc are perfect for this.
4. Hydrate the Right Way
Yes, your skin still needs moisture even in this weather.
Skipping moisturizer can actually make your skin produce more oil. The trick is to go lightweight: gel-based, oil-free, and fast-absorbing.
A great option is the COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion
5. SPF is Still Non-Negotiable
Cloudy skies don’t mean you’re protected from the sun. UV rays still show up so you should have your sunscreen handy, like all the time.
Go for formulas that feel light on the skin and absorb quickly. A great pick is the Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+
Your rainy season skincare reset isn’t necessarily about doing more, it’s just about doing what works right now.
Because even in this humidity, your glow is still very much possible.