Monsoon Must Haves | A Holistic Guide
It’s monsoon time in India. Amidst all the monsoon mayhem, there is some meditativeness that it brings along with it. A local cultural practice is indulging in piping hot onion fritters or pakodas alongside a hot cup of tea as it rains.
With the arrival of monsoons, we typically deal with a host of new challenges, presenting opportunities for self care. To help you navigate the monsoon with ease, here are some super easy tips and tricks that you can easily incorporate into your routine to keep you looking and feeling your best.
Keep yourself feeling well!
Monsoon can bring about a host of seasonal infections and colds. Self care always starts from within and when you feel good on the inside, you automatically look great on the outside too!
Strengthen your immune system by incorporating leafy greens and seasonal vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals. Focus on cooked, warm meals for the downcast weather outside. Nothing quite does it like a nutrition dense meal!
With rains pouring down, it’s super easy to become sedentary when the weather outside is gloomy. That said, staying active is extremely crucial for maintaining wellness. While outdoor exercises might be challenging, engage in indoor exercises such as yoga, pilates or even dance to keep your body moving. It’s also a great opportunity to create a group with friends and family to connect over a virtual call to work out together! It’s a great mood booster too!
Self Care & Skin Care
With the increased humidity around us during monsoons, there is an excess of oil and sweat, creating a conducive breeding ground for bacteria. Cleansing is super important and at the same time we ought to be mindful of using non-polluting products. We use high quality, local ingredients native to India. For instance, our spa bars highlight native ingredients such as Turmeric, Annatto and Coffee.
Exfoliating regularly helps remove dead skin cells and prevents clogged pores, which can lead to breakouts. Choose from our Espresso Coffee Scrub and Terracotta scrubs, which are mild exfoliants with earth friendly ingredients, which you can use once a week.
Hydration is the holy grail, even if it is humid. Using a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated without making it greasy. Check out our Soak It Up moisturiser and Rainforest moisturiser that deeply nourish your skin.
Monsoon undoubtedly leads to wet and soggy conditions that can cause fungal infections. Keep your feet dry and clean. Importantly using breathable footwear can help prevent any infection. Check out our super simple foot care guide for some super easy tips!
Monsoon & Mental Health
The rainy season brings with it a sense of cosiness and comfort. Use this time to create a relaxing environment at home. Light some candles, ready a book, tune into your favourite podcast or put on a show you’ve been waiting to watch.
Moreover, monsoons have a tendency to lead to feelings of isolation. Actively make an effort to stay in touch with friends and family through calls and messages.
Taking the time out to engage in mindfulness practices such as meditation and deep breathing exercises or journalising can help to reduce stress.
While monsoons might bring its own unique set of challenges, it is an opportunity to enjoy this refreshing time of the year while staying healthy and happy.