Table of Contents
- Prep Your Skin & Hair for Holi Celebration
- Post Holi Skincare: DIY Tips After Holi Celebration
- Skincare Routine for Pre & Post Holi Celebration
- Conclusion
- FAQ's
So so…… excited for Holi this year, right? The most fun and vibrant festival to celebrate in India, wishing “HAPPY HOLI” uniquely and energetically. Dancing and playing your heart out with your friends and family, and having a blast on Holi song.
But wait, have you taken a moment to consider whether you’ve made any decisions on “how to protect your skin in Holi” or taken any precautions for haircare or skincare?
Let’s understand PRE and POST Holi skincare tips to let you enjoy Holi without worrying about your skin.
Prep Your Skin & Hair for Holi Celebration
The first and foremost thing to prep your skin for the Holi celebration is applying oil on your skin; yes, it is especially “coconut oil." You might have heard from all the family members; even men can follow. Many girls protect their hair by braiding it before Holi, a simple idea.
Yes, it is joyous to play with Holi colors, but sometimes artificial colors made using synthetic chemicals can harm and irritate your skin and hair. So, to avoid these, you need advanced skincare tips.
Add the list of skincare products below that will come in handy for your skin prep for Holi. Try to take precautions with this product a week before Holi Day.
Moisturiser
Moisturisers put up a protective barrier on your skin, preventing the chemicals of the artificial colors from absorbing deep into your skin and washing off easily post-Holi.
Sunscreen
Before the Holi celebration day, you should always apply sunscreen before stepping outside in the sun. Sunscreen will protect your skin from tanning or sunburn, and it will help to remove color after Holi.
SPF Lip Balm
Make sure you protect your lips with lip balm, because they might get chapped and damaged by the UV rays, especially before Holi. If not done, then it will be worse after the Holi celebration.
One Little Tip: If possible, trim your nails before the Holi celebration to prevent colors from getting trapped and irritating your skin. Apply nail polish and a little Vaseline/oil around the cuticles for added protection.
Post-Holi Skincare: DIY Tips After Holi Celebrations
What if Holi Colour Stains are not fading?
Use papaya-based products—ideally a papaya face wash—to gently cleanse your skin, helping remove dirt and stubborn Holi colour stains. If you feel it still does not work, then for more effectiveness, you can add a little bit amount of honey in your steps of face wash application, it will fade away your stains.
Another home hack to remove the stains is by simply taking a cotton swab, dipping it in sesame seed oil, and apply on the region where stubborn stains are present.
What if Your Skin Starts Irritating After Holi Celebrations?
Irritations on the skin is concern raised by all after the Holi celebration, right? If you want to soothe your skin instantly, apply the products of Aloe Vera, which will definitely help you in skincare and calm your skin. Aloe vera gel is one of the best options, because it will not just hydrate but also heal any abrasions you have during Holi celebrations.
Apply rice water products to your skin after Holi, leaving it for 10–15 minutes to calm irritation, redness, and itching while gently helping fade stubborn colour stains.
If you are struggling with hair or scalp irritations after Holi celebrations, then take a DIY hair massage with the help of onion products, such as the Onion hair spa.
Colours can still cling to the scalp & hair: What to do?
You might be a precautionary person, but still, it may happen that colour can stick in your hair and scalp. So, for this, use the mixture of Almond Oil & virgin Coconut oil to dislodge the colour from your scalp and hair. A special part is that this can also help to restore the moisture. After applying, leave it for 40-45 minutes, and then shampoo it.
Another kind of oil that will help you to re-nourish your hair after Holi is Onion black seed oil, to reduce hair fall, promote new growth, and combat scalp issues like stubborn, stuck colour or dandruff.
Skincare Routine for Pre & Post Holi Celebrations
Hair
- Wash your hair simply with water to remove all the loose color from your hair before you use any products.
- Use a clarifying shampoo to strip the color of your hair. Since you have applied oil to your hair in the pre holi care, the clarifying shampoo won't dry your hair out.
- After shampoo, follow up with a deep conditioner or hair mask. Conditioning your hair will help hydrate it and repair damage.
Face
- Clean your face with a gentle cleanser as your skin is sensitive after the holi party. Opt for ph-balanced and hydrating cleansers.
- Next you can use a face scrub to remove those stubborn color stains if you find it necessary. Use mild exfoliating scrubs and do not over do it.
- Once again, do not forget to use a moisturiser to nourish your skin post holi. It is an unskippable step in your post holi skincare.
- Lastly apply a lip balm to hydrate your lips and get the picture perfect pout.
Body
- Use a mild body wash with natural ingredients to bathe that is not too harsh on your post holi skin.
- Exfoliate your skin with a body scrub as per need and remember to not be harsh on your skin and scrub your skin too hard.
- After shower, dry yourself and apply a nourishing body lotion. A body lotion will restore moisture in your skin and reduce dryness.
More Tips for Holi Celebration
- Wear fully covered clothes that are dark coloured so that they do not stain much.
- Largely opt for naturally made colors as they are gentler on your skin than artificially made colors.
- Eat a light meal before and drink plenty of water throughout your fun so that you stay energized and do not get dehydrated in the sun.
Finally, It’s Clear That…
Holi is meant to be celebrated with enthusiasm surrounded by all your loved ones. But you also need to keep in mind to treat your skin to the best holi skincare there is. And this blog has given you just that.. The perfect tips and holi precautions for skin and hair. Make sure you incorporate this Holi skin care routine this time.
FAQ's
How to remove Holi stains from skin and face?
To remove the holi colour stains from your skin you can first rub oil to loosen the pigment and then with a mild cleansing wash clean your face and body. If you still see light stains, you can go ahead and use a scrub while being careful of not stripping your skin too much.
What to apply on your face before Holi?
Your skincare before playing holi should include using a moisturiser and sunscreen to protect your skin and an SPF lip balm for your lips.
Are Holi colors safe for skin?
Holi colors are traditionally made with natural materials like flowers and herbs. However modern holi colors are made using synthetic chemicals that are harmful to our overall health. Taking necessary precautions can let you have a joyful time during holi.
What are the side effects of Holi on skin?
While Holi is the most lively and bright festival it can have its cons on your skin. The chemical filled colours can cause your skin to get irritated, you can get an allergic reaction, or it can clog your pores causing acne. Holi color can also make your skin dry and dehydrated. But if you follow the above skin care before and after holi, you can be stress-free and thoroughly enjoy the festival of colors.
How to remove Holi colour from pores?
To remove all remaining color from your pores, you can gently massage oil into your skin and then wipe it off. Further you can steam your face and then use a cleanser. Steaming your face will open up your pores and allow cleansing products to wash off the color.
