Humidity can cause your skin to feel sticky, greasy and uncomfortable. Whether it is breakouts, dullness, or sweat, the key to glowy skin during hot, sticky weather is to switch up your skin care routine. As a skin expert in Lucknow, I have seen firsthand the impact that humid weather and the monsoon season can have on all skin types, but mainly on oily or combination skin.
Let's take a look at my top recommended tips to keep your skin healthy and fresh in humid weather.
🌬️ 1. Cleanse Twice a Day
High levels of humidity and sweating increase the damage from dirt and oil on your face.
👉 Use a gentle foaming facial cleanser to wash away the oil without stripping your skin of moisture.
✅ If you have acne or are prone, use a product with salicylic acid or tea tree oil.
💧 2. Keep Skin Hydrated (Yes, Even in Humidity!)
Humidity can sometimes play a trick on us into thinking our skin does not need hydration, but your skin still needs hydration in humid weather.
👉 Use a light-weight water-based or gel-based moisturiser.
✅ Avoid heavy/thick creams as they could clog your pores.
🌿 3. Use an Alcohol-Free Toner
Use toner to help control oil and tighten your pores.
👉 Choose a toner with natural ingredients such as witch hazel, rose water, or green tea extract.
✅ Toners help the skin reset after washing and help balance pH.
🧴 4. Never Skip Sunscreen
Even when it’s cloudy or rainy outside, UV rays can damage your skin.
👉 Use a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher, ideally a matte, non-comedogenic formula.
✅ Reapply every 3–4 hours if you’re outside.
🧼 5. Exfoliate Gently, But Not Daily
During humid months, dead skin cells and sweat can clog your pores.
👉 Exfoliate 2 times/week with a gentle scrub or an enzyme-based exfoliant.
✅ Be careful not to over-exfoliate, which can also lead to irritation.
💆 6. Don’t Touch Your Face Frequently
Your hands carry bacteria. Touching your face in humid weather can cause you to break out or get a skin infection.
👉 Bring tissues or oil blotting papers to pat or blot away sweat or oil.
🧽 7. Use Minimal Makeup
Heavy makeup + sweat = clogged pores.
👉 Use non-comedogenic or mineral-based make-up products.
✅ Tinted moisturizers or BB creams are better than full coverage foundations in humid weather.
🧊 8. Cool Down With Ice Cubes or Face Mists
I recommend rubbing an ice cube (in a cloth) or spritzing with a cooling facial mist to cool the skin or reduce puffiness.
📋 Bonus Tips From Dr. Disha Jaggi
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Change your pillow cases and face towels often
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Stay hydrated and eat fruits with high water content (like watermelon, cucumber)
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Don’t ignore signs like: itchiness, heat rash, or fungal infection, these are common in humid weather
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Consult a dermatologist if breakouts or rashes persist
👩⚕️ Expert Skin Care in Lucknow – Visit Dr. Disha Jaggi
At my clinic, we offer:
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Customised skincare for particular weather conditions
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Management of acne, pigmentation & sensitivity issues
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Chemical Peels, Hydrafacials & Laser Treatments
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Individual product recommendations
📞 +91 9389107105 +91 7897076006
📍 388, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002
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“Healthy skin starts with consistency. Adjust your routine to the season—and your skin will thank you.”
— Dr. Disha Jaggi
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