The monsoon brings a much-needed break from the scorching summer sun, but for those with dry skin, it brings its own set of challenges like flaky patches, dullness, tightness, and an overall lack of glow. While humidity in the air may seem like a blessing, it often confuses dry skin even more, making it hard to stay hydrated and healthy.
At Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils, we believe that skincare should change with the seasons because your skin’s needs change too. That’s why we’re here with a gentle, hydrating, and effective skincare routine for dry skin in the rainy season designed to protect your skin’s natural barrier, replenish moisture, and keep your glow alive, even on the cloudiest days.
Why Does Dry Skin Struggle During the Rainy Season?
Most people think humidity should help dry skin but in reality, it often disrupts the skin’s hydration balance. The sudden shift in temperature and humidity can make your skin feel:
- Dry on the surface but oily in patches
- More prone to sensitivity, redness, and flaking
- Less able to absorb your usual products effectively
This means it’s time to adjust your skincare routine for the monsoon to prevent moisture loss and maintain a healthy, hydrated glow.
Your Step-by-Step Skincare Routine for Dry Skin in Monsoon
🌿 Step 1: Hydrating Cleanser (Not a Foaming One!)
Why: Harsh or foaming cleansers can strip already-dry skin, leading to tightness and flakiness. During the rainy season, your skin needs a cleanser that removes dirt while adding hydration.
What to Use: Cream-based, milk-based, or oil-based cleansers that leave your skin soft and nourished.
Tip: Wash your face twice a day — over-cleansing dry skin can make it more dehydrated.
🌿 Step 2: Alcohol-Free Hydrating Toner
Why: A good toner preps your skin for the next steps while delivering a first layer of hydration. But avoid alcohol-based toners, which can be drying.
Look For: Toners with ingredients like:
- Rose water
- Glycerin
- Aloe vera
- Hyaluronic acid
💧 Tip: Apply toner using your palms instead of cotton pads to avoid unnecessary friction and product loss.
🌿 Step 3: Hydration-Boosting Serum
Why: Dry skin needs more than just surface moisture. Serums help deliver deep hydration and repair the skin barrier.
Best Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic acid
- Squalane
- Niacinamide (to reduce redness and dryness)
- Vitamin E
💡 Monsoon humidity can cause product pilling. Use just a few drops of serum and let it fully absorb before applying the next step.
🌿 Step 4: Nourishing Moisturizer
Why: Moisturizer locks in all the goodness from your toner and serum. During the rainy season, you want a moisturizer that’s rich enough to hydrate, but light enough not to feel sticky in humidity.
What to Use: Look for cream moisturizers with shea butter, ceramides, or avocado oil.
💖 You can enhance your moisturizer by mixing in 1–2 drops of Avry1 Pretty Purity Face Oil for long-lasting softness and nourishment.
🌿 Step 5: Facial Oil for Deep Moisture
Why: Oils seal in moisture and strengthen your skin’s barrier, which tends to be weaker in dry skin types.
Best Oils for Dry Skin in Monsoon:
- Rosehip oil
- Marula oil
- Jojoba oil
- Sweet almond oil
🌿 Avry1 Purify Barrier Repair Cream is a beautifully blended facial oil that absorbs fast and gives your skin a natural, dewy glow even when the weather is dull.
How to Use: Apply 2–3 drops as the last step in your night-time routine or under your SPF in the morning.
🌿 Step 6: Broad-Spectrum SPF (Even on Cloudy Days)
Why: UVA and UVB rays penetrate clouds and glass, causing premature aging and damage. Dry skin tends to be more sensitive to sun exposure, making sunscreen essential even in the monsoon.
Choose: A sunscreen that’s:
- SPF 30 or higher
- Moisturizing and non-comedogenic
- Contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for sensitive skin
☁️ Tip: Pick a dewy-finish SPF for a glow-up that doesn’t feel greasy.
Weekly Add-ons for Dry Skin in Monsoon
🌸 Gentle Exfoliation – 1x Per Week
Dry skin can still build up dead cells. Choose a mild exfoliant with lactic acid or natural fruit enzymes.
Avoid: Harsh scrubs that can cause micro-tears.
🌺 Hydrating Face Mask – 2x Per Week
Boost moisture with masks that include:
- Honey
- Aloe vera
- Cucumber
- Yogurt
Mistakes to Avoid If You Have Dry Skin in Monsoon
❌ Using Foaming or Sulfate-Based Cleansers
These strip natural oils, making your dryness worse.
❌ Skipping Facial Oils
Oils help lock in hydration without them, your moisturizer may evaporate in humid air.
❌ Ignoring Sunscreen on Cloudy Days
Dry skin is more prone to sun damage and pigmentation, even when the sun isn’t visible.
❌ Over-Exfoliating
It’s tempting to scrub away flakes, but over-exfoliating can damage your skin barrier and lead to inflammation.
❌ Applying Products on Dry Skin
Always apply products to slightly damp skin this helps lock in hydration more effectively.
Monsoon Diet Tips for Dry Skin
- Drink 8–10 glasses of water daily, even when it’s not hot outside.
- Eat omega-rich foods: nuts, seeds, fatty fish.
- Include vitamin C-rich fruits: oranges, berries, kiwi.
- Avoid too much caffeine or alcohol — they dehydrate the skin.
Quick Morning Skincare Routine Recap
|
Step |
Product |
Purpose |
|
1 |
Cream/Oil Cleanser |
Gentle cleanse without stripping |
|
2 |
Hydrating Toner |
Preps and hydrates skin |
|
3 |
Hydrating Serum |
Deep hydration and repair |
|
4 |
Moisturizer |
Locks in hydration |
|
5 |
Facial Oil (optional AM) |
Nourishment and glow |
|
6 |
Sunscreen |
UV protection |
Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils Picks for Dry Skin in Rainy Season
Final Thoughts: Let Your Skin Glow, Even When It Rains
Having dry skin in the monsoon may seem like a challenge, but with the right care, clean ingredients, and a little patience, your skin can stay soft, healthy, and radiant no matter how humid or gloomy the weather gets.
At Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils, we focus on creating skincare solutions that adapt to seasonal changes and support long-term skin health.
If your skin feels thirsty this monsoon, give it the love, nourishment, and protection it truly deserves one clean, thoughtful step at a time.
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Visit www.everyonepretty.com to explore our range of clean beauty oils and skincare crafted specially for dry and sensitive skin.
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Because beauty isn’t just for sunny days it’s for everyone, in every season.
