“Why Skin Gets Dry in Humid Weather – Sounds Odd, But It’s True"

“Why Skin Gets Dry in Humid Weather – Sounds Odd, But It’s True”

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Most people think:

“Humidity = Moist skin.”

So when your skin feels dry, tight, or flaky in rainy or humid weather, it feels confusing.

But here’s the truth:

Dry skin in humid weather is actually very common.

And yes — we see it often at our clinic.

Let’s break it down in simple language 👇

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🧐 Isn’t Humidity Supposed to Keep Skin Hydrated?

Humidity means there’s a lot of moisture in the air.

But that doesn’t mean the water is going into your skin.

In fact, the opposite happens in many people.

Here’s why your skin can feel dry in humid weather:

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🚫 1. You Sweat More – Then Wash More

• During humid days, your skin sweats easily.

• So you may end up washing your face 4–5 times a day.

• Or scrubbing your skin more often.

👉 This removes natural oils from your skin.

👉 Skin feels dry, sensitive, or irritated — even with all the moisture in the air.

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🧴 2. Skipping Moisturizer

People often say:

“It’s already so sticky… why use moisturizer?”

But here’s the fact:

Sweat ≠ hydration.

Moisturizer locks water inside the skin.

Without it, water evaporates faster — and skin gets dehydrated from within.

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🧼 3. Wrong Skincare Products

In humid weather, many use:

• Soaps or facewashes with strong foaming action

• Alcohol-based toners

• Powders or medicated face packs

These things dry out the skin barrier, especially if used too often.

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💨 4. Too Much Time in AC

Rainy and humid weather outside often means AC on full blast indoors.

• AC reduces air moisture.

• If you sit under it for hours (office, car, room), your skin starts losing water.

• Result: Dry, stretchy skin — especially around cheeks, lips, and hands.

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🧂 5. Dehydration (Yes, Even in Monsoon)

In sticky weather, we don’t always feel thirsty.

But we’re still losing water through sweat.

Not drinking enough fluids means less water for your skin too.

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🤔 Who Gets Affected Most?

• People with already dry or sensitive skin

• Kids and elderly

• People who over-wash or over-scrub

• Acne-prone patients using drying creams

• People working indoors with AC

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✅ What You Can Do

1. Use a gentle, soap-free facewash

Don’t go overboard with cleaning. Twice a day is enough.

2. Always moisturize after washing

Even if it’s humid — use a light, gel-based or non-greasy moisturizer.

3. Avoid powders and strong alcohol-based products

They strip the skin and make dryness worse.

4. Keep drinking water

Set reminders if needed. Your skin needs hydration from the inside too.

5. Use a humidifier in AC rooms (if possible)

This keeps indoor air from drying out your skin.

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👨‍⚕️ Doctor’s Advice:

If you notice:

• Peeling skin

• Tiny cracks or flakiness

• Skin that feels tight, itchy, or irritated

…don’t ignore it.

These are early signs of a damaged skin barrier. And in rainy season, it can worsen with fungus or infections.

Come visit us at Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Clinic in Shahjahanpur.

We’ll guide you on the right skincare based on your skin type and weather.

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📌 Bottom Line:

Just because it’s humid outside doesn’t mean your skin is hydrated.

Dryness can still happen — silently.

Treat your skin gently, moisturize well, and don’t fall for the myth that “sticky weather means oily skin.”

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