Lips are cracking. Everywhere is dusty. The air is kind of strong. People tend to have flu and coughs. The skin is not spared either, it is getting dry. These are signs that show the Harmattan season is already here!
Speaking of your skin, since it experiences the harshest condition, you have to be deliberate in maintaining flawless skin during this period. Here is how to go about it:
1. Drink enough water
Due to the rate of the weather’s humidity, you would have some dry sensation on your skin and throat. Make sure you drink a lot of water during this season. This is one of the secrets that would help your skin stay smooth during harmattan. Always have a bottle of water with you whenever you are out.
2. Moisturise! Moisturise! Moisturise
Some people escape moisturizing on a daily basis but when it’s harmattan season, don’t even try that. Though It’s absolutely necessary to always moisturize the skin, it’s more important during harmattan. Your most important beauty products should be your moisturizer and your lip balm right now.
3. Use natural oils
Natural oils like Coconut, sunflower or lavender are needed to support the new skin formation and also act as a protective barrier against burning. You only need a few drops of oil in your body moisturizer for some extra protection against the sun.
4. Exfoliate more often
Harmattan season is the perfect time to whip out those sugar and coffee scrubs. A good body scrub helps to clear your skin tone and helps with blood circulation, leaving the skin glowing. Don’t over-exfoliate and don’t forget to moisturize afterwards.
5. Invest in mild cleansers
Harmattan season is the perfect time to use mild cleansers (try out ones with Rosewater and glycerin). When you want to wipe your makeup, ensure you use a mild cleanser and avoid alcohol because it dries out the skin.
6. Use lukewarm water to bathe
Avoid hot shower and overstaying in the bathtub during the Harmattan season. This could strip the skin off it natural oil and dry out the skin. Instead, use lukewarm water to avoid moisture loss.