Skin concerns like blackheads, whiteheads, skin irritation, rashes and bacterial and fungal infections are common during the rainy season. A lot of us ignore our skincare routine and miss out to attend the extra care our monsoon skin asks for. Like your summer and winter skincare routines, you must have a distinct monsoon skincare routine to keep your skin in the best shape.

Consider including different natural DIY face packs with multani mitti, coconut oil, chandan, essential oils and turmeric for flawless monsoon skin. You can try the monsoon face pack with Haldi and Chandan or DIY face pack with Haldi and essential oils for effective monsoon care.

Multani Mitti and Chandan Face Pack

Using multani mitti (fuller's earth) and chandan (sandalwood) during monsoon is an ideal way to deal with the humidity effects. Here is a simple recipe for multani mitti and chandan face pack for monsoon glow.

Ingredients -

• Multani mitti
• Chandan
• Rose Water

Instructions -

• Add 1 tsp of multani mitti and chandan powder in a bowl and mix.
• Slowly add rose water or regular water to create a paste-like consistency.
• Apply the paste on a cleansed face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
• Let the face pack dry for 15-20 minutes.
• Wet your fingers and begin rinsing the pack in circular motions.
• Use lukewarm water to wash your face completely.
• Apply your usual moisturiser for the last step.

Use this chandan face pack for monsoon skin 2-3 times weekly for a refreshing experience. The benefits of this pack include oil control, effective cleansing, exfoliation, a cooling effect and a healthy glow.

Chandan, Multani Mitti and Essential Oils Face Pack

There is nothing like a monsoon skincare routine with essential oils and multani mitti. All three ingredients - chandan, multani mitti and essential oils have beneficial properties that can help absorb oil, remove impurities and soothe skin.

Ingredients -

• 1 Tbsp multani mitti
• 1 Tbsp chandan
• Water as needed
• Essential oils ( tea tree/lavender/geranium)

Instructions -

• Add 1 tbsp of multani mitti and chandan powder in a bowl.
• Slowly add water and create a paste which is neither too thick nor too runny.
• Add essential oil depending on your skin concern; you can also use a combination. For instance, tea-tree oil is recommended for acne-prone skin, while lavender is ideal for sensitive skin.
• Clean your face and use a brush to apply the pack to your face.
• Let the paste on your face dry for 15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
• Apply toner and moisturiser to lock the glow.

Use this DIY face pack with multani mitti and essential oils once or twice during the monsoon. It is recommended to perform a patch test before using any essential oil for the first time. Essential oils will give added benefits like fighting acne-causing bacteria, balancing oil production and turning your face aromatic.

Besan, Turmeric, Coconut Oil and Rose Water Pack

Creating a DIY face pack with turmeric, besan, coconut oil and rose water is an excellent idea during the monsoon. You can do effective monsoon skincare with coconut oil and haldi as key ingredients and address skin concerns like inflamed skin in the rainy season.

Ingredients -

• 1 Tbsp of besan or gram powder
• Pinch of turmeric or haldi
• 1 Tbsp of coconut oil
• 1-2 Tbsp rose water

Instructions -

• Mix the gram powder and turmeric in a bowl.
• Add coconut oil and rose water to create a paste.
• Pour regular water if needed for the right consistency.
• Apply the paste over your face and neck and let it sit for 15 minutes.
• Wash it with regular water and moisturise your face after pat drying.

This coconut oil face pack for monsoon skincare offers the appropriate hydration and nourishment your skin needs. You can also create a DIY face pack with Chandan and coconut oil by replacing besan. These ingredients are crucial for monsoon skin and will ensure it is refreshed and brightened.