Different shades of colours in the air, Bollywood songs on the go and savories to relish whole day long is what the festival of colours Holi is all about. But along with it can come the fear of dry and dehydrated skin that no one wants. Forget all your worries as we bring you the best beauty tips and by using oil, sunscreen and lip balm, you can keep your body protected against the harmful effects of harsh chemicals. Read on to find out more!
Pre-Holi Skincare Tips:
1. Before you kickstart your festivities, it is crucial to prepare your skin so that the colours and skin do minimum damage to your skin as they are filled with chemicals. The easiest way is to apply either almond, coconut or olive oil on the body as well as the face. These oils will act as a protective layer between your skin and the colours. Not only this, by doing the job of cleaning the colour post-Holi will become easy.
Oil
2. Not just the colour, it is also the harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun that cause damage and for that, we have a solution-- a gel-based sunscreen. It will get absorbed in the skin easily and unlike the cream-based sunscreen, it will not melt in the sun and will stay for a long time.
Sunscreen
3. The colours can also leave your lips chapped and dry and to prevent that the only option is applying a lot of lip balm.
Lip-balm
Post-Holi Skincare Tips:
1. Before you go to bath and struggle hard to wash off the colour, it is important that you get rid of the dry colour using baby oil or coconut oil for 5-10 minutes through a damp cloth or wet tissue, especially on parts of the body entrenched in colours.
Oil and tissues
2. Avoid using soap or face wash on the skin because they are alkaline in nature, and applying them will only cause its drying. Instead, you can opt for home remedies such as a mix of besan, curd, turmeric, and honey to clean your body and face.
Homemade items
3. Lock the lost moisture from your skin by using a moisturiser. Use it generously to get rid of roughness and make sure your skin stays glowing.
Moisturize your skin well
4. Exfoliation becomes important to remove the chemical-based colour absorbed in the skin. Use a coffee-based de-tan scrub to do the same that will help you restore your original skin tone.
Use coffee-based scrub to exfoliate
5. All the dry and dead skin along with the clogged pores will come out after the use of a glow mask. The mask will restore freshness and nourish your skin.
Use face-masks
Haircare Tips for Holi:
1. Apply oil to your hair at least an hour before you go out to play Holi. This acts as a shield to protect your hair from the effects of dirt and chemicals that you might encounter during the Holi celebration.
2. Tie your hair up in a bun or ponytail to minimize its contact with harmful colors. If possible, cover your hair with a scarf or shower cap to protect it from the damage.
3. wash your hair immediately after the celebration. Apply a mild shampoo on your hair, gently massaging your hair and scalp and leave it for about 10 minutes. This will help in extracting and dissolving all the dust and colors stuck to your hair and scalp. Rinse out the shampoo and apply a rich conditioner to replenish the oil and moisture that have been stripped away by the chemicals.
4. Keep yourself well hydrated to prevent dehydration which can make your drier and prone to effects of chemicals in the color.
Have a happy and safe Holi!
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