Skincare Routine for Combination Skin in Monsoon/Rainy Season
If your skin is dry in some areas but oily in others, welcome to the world of combination skin. It’s one of the most common yet misunderstood skin types. And during the monsoon season, things can get even trickier.
With the rainy season comes increased humidity, temperature shifts, and pollution all of which can throw your skin’s oil-moisture balance off completely. Your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) may feel greasy, while your cheeks feel tight or flaky. So how do you care for skin that seems to want both oil control and hydration?
At Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils, we believe that every skin type including combination skin deserves a balanced, customized approach, especially during weather transitions. In this guide, we’re sharing a complete skincare routine for combination skin during monsoon, plus product tips and ingredients to look for so your skin stays healthy, happy, and glowing all season long.
What Is Combination Skin?
Combination skin is exactly what it sounds like a mix of oily and dry areas on the face. Most people with combination skin experience:
- Oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)
- Dry or normal cheeks
- Occasional breakouts in humid weather
- Flaky patches in colder or drier conditions
- Difficulty finding products that don’t over-moisturize or over-dry
The key to managing combination skin during the rainy season is to balance oil production in the T-zone while hydrating the dry areas without overwhelming either.
Why Monsoon Can Be Challenging for Combination Skin
The monsoon's high humidity levels can cause your oily zones to become even shinier and more acne-prone, while your dry areas may still feel parched or sensitive due to moisture loss and barrier disruption.
Common issues for combination skin in the rainy season:
- Greasy forehead and nose by midday
- Breakouts or blackheads around the nose and chin
- Dryness or flakiness on the cheeks
- Sensitivity to heavy or comedogenic products
Let’s now look at a balanced skincare routine that helps you manage both sides of combination skin.
Skincare Routine for Combination Skin in Monsoon
🌿 Step 1: Gentle, pH-Balanced Cleanser
Why it’s essential: A gentle cleanser is your best friend. Harsh face washes can dry out your cheeks, while heavy cream cleansers can clog pores in your T-zone.
What to choose:
- A gel-based cleanser that’s sulfate-free and balanced for all skin types.
- Look for calming ingredients like green tea, aloe vera, or cucumber.
Try Avry1 pretty beauty oils perfect gentle foaming face wash as a first cleanse in the evening it gently removes dirt and makeup without disrupting your skin’s balance.
How often: Cleanse twice a day - morning and night.
🌿 Step 2: Alcohol-Free Toner for pH & Pore Care
Why: Monsoon humidity enlarges your pores and increases sebum in the T-zone. But you still need a toner that doesn’t dry out your cheeks.
Look for:
- Witch hazel for tightening pores
- Niacinamide for oil regulation and hydration
- Rose water or aloe for soothing dry zones
Tip: Apply with your palms and press it gently into your skin instead of rubbing.
🌿 Step 3: Hydrating + Balancing Serum
Why: Serums should do double-duty for combination skin, hydrate the dry areas and control oil in the T-zone.
Best ingredients:
- Niacinamide – balances oil, reduces inflammation
- Hyaluronic acid – hydrates without heaviness
- Zinc PCA – great for mild breakouts and oil control
Choose lightweight, water-based serums that absorb quickly and don’t leave residue.
🌿 Step 4: Moisturizer — Lightweight Yet Nourishing
Why: Skipping moisturizer is not an option, even for combination skin. You just need to pick one that suits both oily and dry zones.
What to choose:
- Gel-cream hybrids that hydrate without making the T-zone greasy
- Formulas with glycerin, squalane, or panthenol
Pro tip: Use “zonal application” - apply more product to dry cheeks, and less on your T-zone if it tends to get shiny.
Boost your moisturizer at night with 1–2 drops of Avry1 Purity Face Oil to help repair and rebalance the skin barrier overnight.
🌿 Step 5: Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen
Why: Monsoon clouds don’t block UV rays. And combination skin still needs protection from both sun and environmental pollutants.
Choose: A gel-based, matte-finish SPF 30+ that doesn’t clog pores.
Ingredients to look for:
- Zinc oxide (non-comedogenic)
- Vitamin E (for barrier support)
- Antioxidants (to fight pollution-related stress)
Tip: Apply SPF last in your morning routine, 15 minutes before stepping out.
🌿 Step 6 (PM): Facial Oil for Nighttime Repair
Why: Using a lightweight facial oil at night helps your skin heal, hydrate, and rebalance without overloading it.
Best oils for combination skin:
- Jojoba oil (mimics skin’s natural sebum)
- Rosehip oil (regenerates cells and lightens marks)
- Marula oil (rich in antioxidants)
Our Avry1 Pretty prime face serum is a non-greasy, fast-absorbing blend perfect for combination skin recovery during monsoon nights.
Weekly Extras for Combination Skin in Rainy Season
Clay Mask for T-Zone – 1–2x a Week
Use a multimasking technique, apply clay mask only on your T-zone to control oil and prevent blackheads.
Try: Bentonite clay + rose water + 1 drop of facial oil.
Hydrating Mask for Cheeks – 1x a Week
Use a creamy, hydrating mask with honey, yogurt, or aloe on your drier areas to replenish moisture.
What to Avoid with Combination Skin in Monsoon
❌ Harsh scrubs or alcohol toners
They’ll strip your dry zones and overstimulate oil production in the T-zone.
❌ Heavy creams or occlusive products
They may clog pores and cause breakouts in humid weather.
❌ Touching your face often
It transfers bacteria and worsens breakouts around your nose and chin.
❌ Skipping moisturizer
Even oily parts need hydration the right kind.
Combination Skin Diet Tips for Monsoon
- Stay hydrated dry cheeks are often a result of internal dehydration
- Include omega-3s (chia seeds, walnuts) for skin barrier health
- Eat low-glycemic fruits like berries, papaya, and kiwi
- Limit fried snacks and dairy, which can trigger T-zone acne
Quick Morning Routine Summary
|
Step |
Product |
Purpose |
|
1 |
Gel/Cream Cleanser |
Clean without stripping |
|
2 |
Alcohol-Free Toner |
Hydrate + control oil |
|
3 |
Hydrating Serum |
Balance oil & dryness |
|
4 |
Lightweight Moisturizer |
Lock in moisture |
|
5 |
SPF 30+ |
Protect against UV |
Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils Picks for Combination Skin
Final Thoughts: Balance Is Beauty
Combination skin requires a little more attention, but it also responds beautifully when you listen to its unique needs. During the monsoon, your goal should be to hydrate where needed, control oil where it builds up, and most importantly keep your skin barrier happy and healthy.
At Avry1 Pretty Beauty Oils, we’re passionate about creating skincare that understands real skin needs. Our botanical blends are designed to work with your skin, not against it no matter the weather.
Because when your skin feels balanced you feel beautiful.
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