Soaking in the musky smell of moist soil and lush green views or chilling out to indulge in piping hot comfort food – everyone has their own favorite monsoon moments of the season. With a little wellness care and the right pick of outfit, you can choose to have some carefree fun. Let’s hear from our wellness and styling experts.
What are your monsoon moments of the season? Breathing in the musky smell of moist soil or indulging in the glistening lushness of greenery around. Navigating the splashy hubbub and flutter on city roads or biting into some piping hot savories to double up the rainy fun? Well, our favorite ways of enjoying the downpour varies depending on our preferences, timing, location and situation. But surly, the showers are bringing in a great sense of relief for everyone, especially after an excruciatingly hot summer.
So, soak in every droplet of monsoon. Let your umbrella tag along or leave it at home so you chill out. With a little care and adequate nourishment for your skin and hair and the right pick of outfit for the weather, you can splish, splash, splosh! Let’s hear from our wellness and styling experts.
Skin & Hair Care Hacks from Parinaaz Irani, Founder, AromaFairy
- Avoid tying your hair tight when it is damp. When your tresses are wet these are more susceptible to breakage. Using scrunchies, pins, clips, claws and bands on damp hair will only damage them. Taut buns and pulled back hairstyles can cause fungal growth and give you itchy scalp at such times.
- For your skin, keep it simple during monsoons. Follow the basics of cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sunscreen routine. If possible, go for nature-based ingredients and products. They work well for this weather.
- Do not miss your sunscreen even on a cloudy day. We generally assume that the UV index is lower on not so sunnier days. But that’s not how it is. UV exposure is significant even on days you don’t spot the sun. To avoid tans, always use sunscreens even when the sky is overcast.
Depending on your skin type and weather conditions, pick and choose a skin and hair product discretely. A toner to cleanse the pores of your skin from the excess oils will help prevent breakouts. A combination of lavender essential oil, rose water, and green tea is a good idea. A hair growth concentrate imbued with the essence of rosemary, hibiscus, fenugreek, bhringraj, jatamansi, cedarwood, brahmi, and amla can be a great elixir for your tresses. While many sunscreens in the market may apparently offer protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, you can check out more enriching ones that use natural ingredients like Sea buckthorn, red raspberry seed, cherry, soy extract, and aloe vera extract. AromaFairy, Parinaaz’s labor of love brand has a whole range of rejuvenating wellness solutions for holistic body care needs.
Splash in Style
One of the topmost reasons some of us are unable to make the most of rainy weather is the discomfort of moving around in shabbily drenched and damp outfits. Choice of the right fabric matters. Opt for breathable and lightweight outfits. “Cotton ruled out for the season” is only a myth. It doesn’t have to be so. By going for the right length of outfit, you can enjoy adorning cotton clothes as well. Avoid floor-length kurtas and trousers though. A lightweight shrug/jacket for layering is a smart choice for the weather. Pick waterproof footwear and water-resistant accessories to splash in style.
Neha Kabra’s Maati has some eco-conscious fashion outfits for the season. Her handmade and hand-dyed fusion silhouettes are inspired from nature and everyday experiences. Slay it in chic with some their breathable and versatile wear.
