The monsoon season can be about the best weather, crispy fritters, layered clothes and an excuse for us to lie in bed for a little while longer. But the humidity and rain can make your skin feel oily and your hair frizzy. However, with a few simple grooming essentials, you can keep your skin and hair looking and feeling their best all monsoon long.
Tira’s guide to monsoon skincare routine essentials for men
1. Purearth Qing Cleansing Face Oil
What it does: During the monsoon, your face is exposed to humidity, pollutants, and rain water, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Proper facial cleansing becomes crucial to maintain clear and healthy skin. This gentle face cleansing oil that effectively removes makeup, dirt, and impurities from the skin. It is made with organic botanical oils that nourish and cleanse the skin without stripping away its natural moisture.
Who it is for: It is suitable for individuals with all skin types, including dry, normal, oily, and sensitive skin. It is particularly beneficial for those with dry or sensitive skin, as the nourishing oils help maintain the skin's moisture balance while effectively cleansing. It can be used as part of a double-cleansing routine or as a standalone cleanser.
2. Dermalogica Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
What it does: The increased humidity might trick you into thinking your skin doesn't need moisturizing, but that's not the case. This gel moisturiser—infused with vitamin C—helps brighten the skin, improve uneven skin tone and protect against environmental stressors. The formula also provides hydration and supports the skin's natural collagen production.
Who it is for: This men's moisturiser is suitable for individuals with various skin types, including normal, oily, combination, and sensitive skin. The lightweight gel texture is ideal for those who prefer a non-greasy feel and easy absorption.
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3. CLINIQUE Smart SPF 15 Moisturizer
What it does: Sun protection is important, even when it’s cloudy and dreary outside. This multipurpose hero provides hydration while controlling excess oil and shine. The SPF 15 protects the skin from harmful UV rays, and the formula is designed to address multiple skin concerns, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture.
Who it is for:: This moisturiser is suitable for men with oily and combination skin types. It helps balance the skin's oil production, provides necessary hydration, and offers sun protection.
Tira’s Guide to monsoon hair and beard routine for men
1. Ustraa Hair Wax for Men Wet Look
What it does: The high humidity during the monsoon can cause your beard to become frizzy and full of flyaways. Beard wax has a natural ability to tame and control unruly facial hair, keeping it neat and in place. This wax offers a wet look finish and it provides a strong hold and helps tame and shape it.
Who it is for: This hair wax is suitable for individuals with different beard types who want to achieve a sleek, polished and ‘clean’ look. It works well for those with longer beards or wanting to style their facial hair for a more defined appearance.
2. The Man Company Caffeine Beard Hair Growth Serum
What it does: This beard hair growth serum is specifically designed to promote beard growth and improve hair health. It contains caffeine and other natural ingredients that nourish the beard follicles, stimulate growth, and help reduce hair fall. The serum also helps moisturise and condition the beard.
Who it is for: This beard growth serum is suitable for individuals with different beard types who want to enhance their beard growth and improve overall hair health. It can be particularly beneficial for those with patchy or thin beards, as the serum helps stimulate hair growth and strengthen the beard with the aroma of coffee as a cherry on top.
3. Beardo Daily Nourish Beard Yogurt Cream
What it does: The lightweight cream is formulated to nourish and hydrate the beard. It contains yoghurt extracts and other natural ingredients that help moisturise, soften, and condition the beard. The cream also helps tame frizz and adds a natural shine.
Who it is for: This beard cream is suitable for individuals with different beard types who want to maintain a well-groomed and healthy-looking beard. It works well for those with dry or rough facial hair, as the cream provides essential moisture and hydration. The lightweight formula ensures that the beard does not feel greasy or heavy.
Tira’s guide to monsoon fragrance for men
1. Ital Veloce White Water Fine Fragrance Body Mist
What it does: This body mist offers a refreshing and invigorating fragrance and can be sprayed on the body for a quick refresh or used as a fragrance layering option.
Who it is for: The versatile scent can be used daily as a body spray or whenever you want a burst of freshness. Hold the bottle a few inches away from your body and spray it evenly on the skin
2. Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Parfum
What it does: A sophisticated and masculine fragrance that combines woody and aromatic notes. It exudes confidence, sensuality, and allure. The perfume concentration ensures a longer-lasting scent, allowing you to enjoy the fragrance for an extended period.
Who it is for: This signature scent is best saved for special occasions or when you want to make a lasting impression. Apply it to clean, dry skin for better longevity. Spray a small amount on pulse points like wrists, neck, and chest.
