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Monsoon season can be quite uncomfortable due to hot and sticky weather. With high humidity coupled with sweat and air pollution, several people feel like washing their faces numerous times a day. However, does washing your face really solve the problem, and how many times a day?

For most people, cleaning your face twice a day is enough. You should wash it once in the morning to get rid of the oil that builds up on your face while you are sleeping. You should wash it again before you go to bed to wash away whatever built up during the day on your skin, like sweat, dirt, sunscreen, and pollutants.

If you have oily skin or sweat a lot during the day, you might need to clean your face a little more. In that case, you can just rinse your face gently. Use a mild cleanser after you have been sweating a lot. Just remember to be gentle with your face. Do not use scrubs or cleansers that have alcohol in them. Cleaning your face with a mild cleanser is the best way to keep your face clean and healthy.


Signs you’re cleansing too much and not enough, maybe

Jeevan Kasra, chairman at Steris Healthcare, says, “If your skin gets dry and irritated after washing, you might be washing too much. It depends on your skin type, really. Some skin needs washing often, while others might need it more often. Every skin type demands a different cleansing routine. Finding a consistent wash routine will help keep your skin clean and fresh throughout the season, and that is what matters. You need to adjust your washing routine to suit your skin.”

Choosing the right face cleanser for oily, dry, and combination skin during monsoon

Not every cleanser works wonders for every skin type. Some skin types need care. For example, gel-based cleansers are a choice for oily skin and skin that gets acne. This is because they can control the oil without leaving a heavy feeling on the skin.

For dry skin, cream- or lotion-based cleansers are a better option. They clean the skin gently. Help keep it hydrated so the skin does not feel dry. Then the skin feels nice and soft. Cleansers like these are good for skin. Then there’s combination skin; it does best with mild, pH-balanced formulas that take care of the oily zone, while the cheeks stay comfortable and not overly dry. So in the end, picking a cleanser for what your skin actually needs is far more helpful than just selecting one because it matches the season.

Nighttime cleansing is way more important than people realise

That nighttime cleanse is a part of your skincare routine when it is the monsoon. Your skin gets covered in sweat, oil, and dirt all day. Also, you put sunscreen on your skin. That stays on your skin too. The air is also full of things that are not good for your skin.

When your skin has all these things on it, the skincare products you use do not work well. If you wash your face before you go to bed, you get rid of all the things that are on your skin. Then you can put moisturiser and serum on your skin. It will work better.


If you sleep without washing your face, your skin can get clogged pores. Your skin will look flat. You might even get a pimple on your skin. This happens a lot when the weather's hot and humid and it is monsoon season. The night-time cleanse is important for your skincare routine in the monsoon.

Tiny changes in your routine can make a big difference. Although it might not feel like that. Use cool water for washing your face instead of hot water. Avoid using force for washing your face. Just wash your face lightly. Make sure to dry your face using a towel. Pat your face with a towel instead of rubbing it. After that, cover your face with a moisturiser. This will keep your skin moist. You should do this even if your skin feels greasy.

These small, quite practical habits keep skin clean, comfy, and healthier during the humid monsoon season, month after month.