It’s monsoon season: the sky’s grey, the air’s humid, and everyone’s blaming oily skin on the weather. You may think ditching moisturiser is your smart move. WRONG.

Here’s the truth: when your skin is stripped or dehydrated, it overproduces oil. That’s often the reason for post-rain breakouts—and why skipping moisturiser is the opposite of smart.

We’ve tapped Admigos research to find out exactly what Gen Z thinks—and what they’re doing wrong. Let’s bust the myths, decode product truths, and build a routine that honours moisture even under heavy rain.

Myth vs. Fact: What Gen Z Gets Wrong in Monsoon Skincare

Admigos tracked Gen Z skincare behaviours and myths via surveys and social chatter. Here’s what we found:

Myth vs Facts

Gen Z comments mirrored these myths: Admigos data shows a 52% increase in “moisturiser clog pores” posts during June compared to April, and many users skipping SPF entirely—a risky move.

Your Revised Monsoon Routine: Smart and Skin-Loving

Here’s how to structure your skin prep this season:

1. Gentle Cleanser

Use a low-pH or gel-based cleanser once a day. Avoid sulphate or overly foaming cleansers that strip the skin.

2. Hydrating Serum or Toner

Look for fragrance-free toners with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, or glycerin—hydration that doesn’t clog.

3. Lightweight Moisturiser

A water-based moisturiser—some with humectants or niacinamide—locks hydration without heaviness.

4. Lightweight SPF

Use a non-comedogenic SPF 50 or mineral-based sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide—even on cloudy days.

5. A Mist for the Go

Reapply hydration with a refreshing mist (like rose water or centella) to rebalance without wiping off your layers.

What Real Gen Z Skinters Are Buying

Top brands tracked:

Interactive Engagement: Online Poll Feature

Ask your followers: “Which skincare myth did you once believe about monsoons?”

Collect responses and share visuals or headline a Reel with polling results + corrected myths to drive engagement and teach.

Fast Infographic: Monsoon Skincare Myths Busted

❌ Myth: Moisturiser is too much in humidity  

✅ Fact: Water-based moisturiser prevents dehydration and oil overdrive

❌ Myth: SPF is unnecessary on cloudy days  

✅ Fact: UVA damage continues despite clouds—SPF *still matters*

❌ Myth: Matte skincare prevents shine  

✅ Fact: Mattifying products strip skin, encouraging oil rebound

❌ Myth: Sweat = skip skincare  

✅ Fact: Sweat creates buildup, cleansers + hydration reset the barrier

Why This Matters: Protecting Skin Long-Term

Monsoon skin care isn’t just about surface glow—it’s about preserving your barrier through high humidity, pollution, and sweat exposure. When moisture slips, the skin barrier weakens. That means more inflammation, pigmentation, and sensitivity month over month.

Admigos nutrition and dermatology collaboration found skincare routines involving light hydration + SPF had the highest retention and user satisfaction across monsoon seasons—especially for age 18–28 cohorts.

Moisturiser and SPF Won’t Fail You

If all you remember from this is one thing, remember this: Hydration + protection = skin resilience.

Moisture traps hydration; sunscreen protects more than sun damage—it prevents premature ageing. And both work together to defend your skin—even during downpours and heavy humidity.

For a radiant, balanced monsoon glow, don’t skip the moisturiser. Don’t skip the SPF.

Do use irritation-free hydration methods.