Monsoon Face Care: Why Herbal Face Masks Are Trending This Rainy Season

Something about the monsoon just messes with skin. One day it's oily and breaking out, next day it feels dull and patchy. The humidity, the pollution mixed in with rain water, the constant sweat-then-dry cycle - it's a lot for skin to handle, honestly. 

No wonder herbal face masks are everywhere from online stores to offline racks and whenever you lay your eyes.  

Let's get into why this monsoon skincare trend isn't just hype.

Which skin issues can you spot in Monsoon season? 

1. Acne and breakouts: Excess sebum results in sweat which further causes acne and breakouts while trapping moisture in your skin. 

2. Oily skin and clogged pores: Your skin definitely releases more moisture and oil content also leading to inflamed hair follicles. 

3. Eczema flare ups: High humidity and environmental allergens can trigger redness, irritation, and intense itching for sensitive skin types.

Why regular skincare doesn't feel like enough right now

During this rainy season, your skin's oil production goes a bit haywire. So obviously the pores get clogged more easily, acne shows up even more, and normal products that worked in summer suddenly feel off. 

That's the gap herbal face masks are filling - they work with the skin instead of throwing chemicals at the problem.

Types of face masks to consider in monsoon 

Humidity, sweat and excess oil can make your skin more prone to breakouts and irritation. Try these simple combinations:

1. Tulsi and Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti)
   Tulsi’s antibacterial properties combined with Multani Mitti’s oil-absorbing benefits can act as a skincare agent which helps manage excess oil and prevent monsoon breakouts.
   
   

2. Multani Mitti and Rose Water
   A classic combination for oily skin which many vouch for since ancient times. The classic combo helps absorb excess oil, reduce the feeling of stickiness and leave skin feeling fresh.
   
   

3. Neem and Turmeric
   Use organic neem powder or crush neem leaves with turmeric powder or amba haldi. Both have traditionally been used for their antibacterial properties and can be helpful for breakout-prone skin and prevent acne.
   
   

4. Sandalwood and Aloe Vera
   A cooling and soothing combination that can help calm skin affected by humidity, redness and irritation, the goodness of aloe vera gel and sandalwood powder is the perfect blend. 

5. Green Tea and Besan
   Green tea liquid mixed with gram flour provide antioxidants and make absorbing power 10x by reducing excess oil and cleanse the skin without leaving it feeling overly dry.
   
   

Pro tip: Keep it clean, light and hydrated.

What makes herbal face masks different

A herbal face mask usually has stuff like neem, turmeric, multani mitti, aloe vera, sandalwood - ingredients people have used for generations, honestly, way before "skincare routines" were even a thing. 

Neem is known to fight bacteria, turmeric calms inflammation, multani mitti soaks up excess oil. It's simple science, mixed with a whole lot of love and care. There’s no other holistic way to soothe your skin than Ayurvedic remedies. 

Best face mask for monsoon - what to actually look for

Not every mask works for every skin type, obviously. But broadly, a good face mask for monsoon should:

- Control oil without drying skin out completely

- Have anti-bacterial ingredients (acne loves this weather)

- Be light enough to not clog pores further

- Not contain heavy synthetic fragrances that irritate sensitized skin

For instance, mixing multani mitti with rose water is extremely suitable for oily skin. Adding aloe vera and turmeric to it makes it much more effective. You simply undergo a full detox without any chemical side effects. 

Building a monsoon skin care routine around this

Let’s be clear, a face mask alone cannot fix everything for you, in fact it’s part of a much larger scheme. A proper monsoon skin care routine look somewhat like this:

• Gentle cleansing twice a day (using a mild face wash)

• A lightweight toner to prep your skin

• Herbal face mask twice a day 

• And to end with it, a non-greasy moisturizer 

• Avoid excessive face scrubbing or limit it to once a week to clear dead skin cells without causing any side effects. 

Sunscreen too, towards the end, even when it's cloudy, UV rays don't take a break just because it's raining.

Apart from this follow a healthy lifestyle like cutting out sugar and alcohol to avoid puffiness and dehydration. 

*Conclusion* 

Herbal face masks are trending for a reason this season - they're gentle, they're rooted in stuff that's actually worked for ages, and they suit the skin's needs during this unpredictable weather. 

Give your skin what it needs, not what's just convenient. WeHerbal’s Herbal Face Mask is made of Amba Haldi, Manjishtha, Licorice, and Sandalwood. 

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