India, June 10 -- Monsoon is the season most oily skin types dread. The humidity that comes with every shower of rain sends sebaceous glands into overdrive, and suddenly your skin feels like it needs cleansing every hour. If you already deal with oily, acne-prone skin through the rest of the year, monsoon has a way of amplifying every single concern, more shine, more breakouts, more congestion, faster than any other season. The good news is that a 4-step skincare routine tailored to these conditions is more than enough to keep your skin balanced throughout the season.

High humidity during the monsoon triggers sebaceous glands to produce more oil than usual. That excess sebum mixes with sweat, dirt, and airborne pollutants throughout the ...