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Dhaka monsoon means 80% humidity, sweat, oil and breakouts. Here is the exact lightweight skincare routine for the rainy season in Bangladesh — what to add, what to drop, and the products that survive the humidity.
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From June to September, Dhaka sits at 77–82% humidity with heavy rain and waterlogging. That humid air means your skin sweats more, oil sits on the surface, dust sticks to it, pores clog — and breakouts (including fungal acne) spike. The fix is a lighter, oil-free, protective routine, not a heavier one.
The monsoon routine, step by step
Morning
1. Gentle low-pH cleanser — washes off overnight sweat and oil without stripping. See which face wash.
2. A hydrating (not rich) toner — optional; keeps skin balanced.
3. Niacinamide serum — controls oil and shine, calms breakouts. See the serum guide.
4. Light gel moisturiser — yes, even oily skin needs it; go oil-free. See which moisturiser.
5. Sunscreen — non-negotiable. UV is high even through clouds. Use a light, sweat-resistant SPF50. See monsoon sunscreen.
Evening
1. Double cleanse if you wore sunscreen/makeup — cleansing oil then face wash.
2. Treatment — salicylic acid 2–3x a week for clogged pores, or a centella serum to calm.
3. Light moisturiser to seal.
What to change for monsoon
- Switch heavy creams → gels. Rich creams feel suffocating and clog pores in humidity.
- Add oil control (niacinamide, blotting sheets). See controlling oily skin in humidity.
- Watch for fungal acne — small itchy uniform bumps. See fungal acne in monsoon.
- Do NOT skip sunscreen or moisturiser — the two biggest monsoon mistakes. See monsoon mistakes.
- Change out of wet/sweaty clothes fast, and rinse skin exposed to rain/flood water. See rain & flood-water skin care.
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