June is a special month in India when the weather feels heavy, and the mind yearns for a vacation. There is hardly any rain, just a blazing sky which occasionally turns dark. Everyone feels like going on a trip or taking a hike in the mountains before the monsoon. The city feels heavy, too, right now, and a short break is needed.
But have you ever thought what would happen to your skin while you are travelling from one location to another with startlingly different weather? One place may have lots of moisture, and the other may be cool and dry. Skin notices everything very quickly. While the pre-monsoon is the perfect time for a trip, ignoring skin changes is not a good idea. Let’s explore two very popular destinations in India from the perspective of your skin.
Coorg Unveils Easy Days for Your Skin
The moment you reach Coorg, you will feel lighter and fresher. Coorg is a hilly area covered with greenery all around. And when it rains, you might just end up believing you have entered a dreamy landscape.
The weather in Coorg can be your best friend who can't really ditch you. It feels gentle on your skin, and your skin loves the gentle touch. There is a lot of moisture in that place. So, the skin doesn't feel dry very often. The skin barrier feels less stressed. Many people notice that their skin feels naturally smoother without making any extra effort.
This is usually the time when people should keep a distance from a heavy moisturizer. It is just unnecessary in this kind of weather. Lightly formulated moisturizers work well and feel much more comfortable. This does not mean at all that you should stop using skincare products. You can use a gentle cleanser along with SPF 50+ sunscreen to protect your skin.
Taking Care of Skin in Transit
When it comes to skin care, most of the people just think that they will attend to their skin once they reach their destination. But they need to keep in mind that they can follow just a few simple routines even on their way to the destination.
Your skin gets damaged more than you think during long drives, flights, and hours in air-conditioned environments. Once you reach the destination, your skin feels tired and irritated. Due to the sudden change in the weather, your skin may also feel drained.
Kasauli Offers a Different Experience
Kasauli is completely different from Coorg. The air is fresher and purer. There is less humidity. It's quite cool and refreshing. In the early morning and evening hours, the weather is just amazing.
In the beginning, there may be no signs or symptoms. It can be less oily and more comfortable. Many people think that they don’t need any skincare.
That’s a wrong decision.
Cool and breezy air can cool skin. But it can draw out all the moisture from the skin over time. The symptoms will not be visible in the beginning. The skin feels a little rough after just a few days.
In this kind of weather, skipping moisturizer is the biggest mistake. However, the air is cool, but it still dehydrates your skin. So, frequently applying moisturizer is a must. Even using the face serum or face mask overnight will help you prevent dehydrating your skin.
Adaptability is the Key
While on your trip from Coorg to Kasauli, the most important thing you can do for your skin is to adapt. Because being rigid will not help you anyway.
The hot, humid conditions of Coorg will be completely different from Kasauli's cool and dry environment. Skin responds differently to the conditions in each location. This is because what is suitable in one climate may not be suitable in another. There will be two completely different kinds of weather. The one thing that will be common in both of them is hydration and protection.
Hydration helps maintain its barrier function, and daily SPF helps to protect against sun damage. This is also a reminder of the fact that skincare doesn't need to be complex. You don't need to do 10 steps of skincare routine. Just simple care can make your skin feel better.
It might be better to hear what the skin is telling you. This can often work well on mature skin, particularly 40+ skin. Even a change of air, water, and lifestyle can make for refreshed and comfortable skin, with adequate hydration and care.
Bring the Ritual Home
The skin care journey is even more important after the trip. When moving back to the city, skin might require some more time to adapt to the sudden change of weather.
Keep the routine simple for the first 48 hours. A double cleanse can be helpful to get rid of sunscreen, pollution, and travel residues from the skin. Follow with moisturizing products to again build the comfort and balance. It's okay to give the skin a break from strong active ingredients as well. Don't expect too much from these first two days; consider it a reset time. The main aim is just to adjust, nothing else.
Travelling may be the best skin care for the skin because it makes people pay more attention to their skin. It's easier to see the changes in skin from day to day in different environments, climates, and routines. It's important to know when skin needs additional moisture, additional protection, or just additional rest, and it will make a greater difference than any trend or complicated routine.
