If you live in a city with tropical weather, you know the perils of applying anything to your skin on a hot day. You start to sweat immediately and your face is left drenched in tiny little droplets of sweat. It’s an icky, sticky situation and a lot of us tend to avoid that feeling by completely neglecting to apply any moisturiser. The end result? Your skin is dry, dehydrated and easily damaged by the sun! We’ve found you the perfect solution. These moisturisers will cool down your skin while gently hydrating it. Whether you’re looking for face or body moisturisers, we’ve got ’em all lined up for you.
Best Face Creams
Believe it or not, there are tons of moisturisers in the market that can make you feel as cool as a cucumber, minus the chip chip. Here’s a list of the best face creams.
1. Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly
This is the ultimate moisturiser for anyone who hates applying a thick, greasy cream on their skin. It has a gel base and contains hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin. It feels like you’re massaging the water into your skin and hydrates it in a pinch. The end result? Hydrated, happy, glowing skin without the stickiness! SO, you can pick this one of the best cream for summer without giving second thoughts.
Pros: Extremely hydrating and light-weight
Cons: Expensive
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2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
This is one of the best moisturizer especially for people with oily skin. If you want something ultra-light and non-greasy, you will be hooked on to this. It also creates the perfect canvas for makeup, BTW!
Pros: Light-weight and easily absorbed into the skin.
Cons: Won’t be hydrating enough for people with dry skin
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3. Biotique Bio Dandelion Ageless Visibly Serum
If you want a lotion that focuses on brightening, anti-aging and hydrating the skin on your face and body, this is it. It’s extremely light and you won’t feel it on your skin. It has all-natural ingredients and it’s perfect for every season.
Pros: Non-greasy, affordable, easily available.
Cons: Absolutely none!
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4. Khadi Natural Ayurvedic Mint and Cucumber Face Spray
Don’t want to moisturise? No problem. Use this on-the-go face mist to hydrate and cool your skin while you’re jet setting through your day. It will tone, refresh and mildly hydrate your skin leaving absolutely no residue behind.
Pros: Affordable, easily available
Cons: Won’t work for people with very dry skin
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5. LOreal Paris UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
Sunscreen plus moisturiser combined into an ultralight, watery base? Yes, please! We cannot stress how important it is to use sunscreen every day. Especially when the sun is so bright and harsh. This water-based sunscreen will completely change the way you feel about using SPF! Give it a go.
Pros: Water-like consistency. Fast absorbing and very comfortable to wear. SPF of 50, making it perfect even for vacations.
Cons: Because it’s so watery, you mind end up using it faster.
Best Body Moisturisers In India
Nobody likes feeling sweaty and sticky to the touch, especially when temperatures outside are soaring. Here are some best moisturizers in India that will help keep your body temperature down while deeply hydrating your skin!
6. The Face Shop Fresh Jeju Lotus Soothing Gel
Soothe, moisturise, calm and heal your skin with this lotus gel. It even soothes sunburn! This giant tub will last you through the entire summer season. Wanna know my favourite trick to de-puff and cool my tired skin after a long day? I store this in the refrigerator! Apply a little bit of this icy cool gel in the morning and watch those puffy eyes fade away. It leaves your skin feeling soft, supple and just perfectly moisturised.
Pros: Great for summer, can be used on the face and body
Cons: Tub packaging means you have to keep dipping your hands into the tub, might not be as hygienic unless you use a clean spatula or spoon to scoop out the product.
7. Nivea Aloe Hydration Body Lotion
We all know how great Aloe Vera is to moisturise your body and hair. This body moisturiser combines the best of both worlds, Aloe Vera and Nivea’s deep moisture serum. It penetrates deep into your skin leaving it feeling soft, supple and healthy to the touch. The formula is quite light, so definitely no stickiness!
Pros: Lightweight, affordable and easily available.
Cons: Not hydrating enough for very dry skin.
8. VLCC De-Tan Plus White Glow Moisturising Body Lotion SPF 30 PA+++
If you’re looking for a body lotion for every day use, this one does it all. It soothes, protects, brightens and moisturises your skin while providing an SPF of 30. It has ingredients like aloe vera to soothe your skin while getting rid of a tan.
Pros: Affordable, has sunscreen, helps with de-tanning and is paraben-free.
Cons: It is not travel-friendly.
9. NIVEA Sun Screen, Sun Protect & Refresh Invisible Cooling Sun Spray SPF 30
If you’re going on a vacay then this is definitely something you need to toss into your purse. It’s a cooling and refreshing spray-on sunscreen that makes the application a dream. It is also water-resistant so if you’re planning to be in the water for a while, definitely take this with you.
Pros: Easy to apply and reapply every 3 hours, travel-friendly packaging.
Cons: May not be suitable to be used on the face.
10. The Body Shop Strawberry Body Yogurt
If The Body Shop’s Strawberry line really gets your senses going then this is one body moisturiser you must try. The consistency is like yogurt but it disappears into your skin almost instantly. Your skin feels moisturised without the stickiness and it leaves the irresistible smell of strawberries behind.
Pros: Smells great, very lightweight.
Cons: Tub packaging is not travel-friendly and it might not be very hygienic either.
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FAQ’s
1. Do I need to moisturise my skin often?
Yes, unfortunately, you do. The heat and humidity mean you will be bathing more frequently and that means you will be stripping your skin of its natural oils more often. If you’re stepping out in the harsh sun, your face and body skin is prone to tanning and sun damage. If there is no barrier of moisturiser or sunscreen in between, your skin is going to bear the brunt and eventually – you will see dark spots, sun damage and dehydration. Keeping your skin moisturised and protected from the sun by using lightweight moisturizers and sunscreen is the only way to happy skin! If you want to skip using moisturizer, you should definitely use a lightweight sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage.
2. What is the best sunscreen to use?
Well, that depends on your skin type. Sunscreen is a product that might not suit everyone. It is known to cause clogged pores and acne for a few people with sensitive skin and that’s what makes us all apprehensive about it.
3. What is the best moisturiser for oily skin?
Oily skin is naturally always hydrated, this does not mean you have the liberty to skip using moisturiser. It simply means you should use an oil-free or a gel-based moisturiser like the ones mentioned above. This will ensure that your skin is hydrated without feeling heavy or greasy!
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