Just when you’ve gotten used to layering shea butter and fighting dust storms, the skies open up and boom, it’s rainy season. This weather shift (from dry to rainy season) can throw your beauty routine off balance real quick. One minute it’s dry and flaky, the next, it’s sticky and humid.
So how do you keep your skin, hair and overall glow in check during this dry to rainy season transition? By tweaking your routine with a few must-have beauty essentials that actually work in both climates.
1. Lighten Up Your Moisturizer
During harmattan, thick creams are your best friend. But once the rainy season kicks in, your skin might feel suffocated with heavy products.
Switch to:
- Lightweight gel or water-based moisturizers.
- Formulas with niacinamide or aloe vera.
- Stick to oil-free products to avoid extra shine if you have oily or combination skin.
2. Go for Humidity-Proof Makeup
Nobody wants their makeup sliding off by 2pm. The rain brings moisture and that means your foundation, concealer or brow products need to be ready for the challenge.
Rainy season beauty essentials:
- Matte or semi-matte foundations.
- Waterproof brow pencils and mascaras.
- Setting spray with oil control.
3. Keep a Compact Powder or Blotting Sheets Handy
You know that humid, sticky feeling your face gets right before a downpour? A compact powder or blotting sheet is your bestie for quick touch-ups, especially around your T-zone.
Bonus: They help reduce shine without clogging pores.
4. Hair Frizz Control
Rainy season = frizz central. Whether you’re rocking natural hair, wigs or braids, humidity can ruin the sleekest styles in minutes.
Your rainy season hair kit should include:
- Anti-frizz serums or leave-in conditioners.
- Silk/satin scarves to protect your hair.
- Edge control that actually holds (even in heat and moisture).
5. Don’t Sleep on Sunscreen—Even in Cloudy Weather
Just because it’s gloomy doesn’t mean you should skip sunscreen, UV rays don’t take days off. SPF is a year-round thing and cloudy days can still cause skin damage.
Look for:
- Lightweight, non-greasy formulas.
- Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
- Tinted sunscreens if you want light coverage.
Transitioning from dry to rainy season doesn’t have to wreck your glow. By adjusting your products and staying one step ahead of the weather, your skin and hair will feel great. The key is flexibility, listen to what your body needs and swap things out as the climate changes.
Do you have any rainy season faves that never fail you? Please share them in the comments.
Hugs and Kisses,
Msglam.
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