Table of Contents
- Let’s Prep Our Skin and Hair for Holi Celebration
- Post-Holi Skincare: Step by Step Guide
- Conclusion
- FAQ's
So so so excited for holi this year right? The most fun and vibrant festival to celebrate in India. Dancing and playing your heart out with your friends and family and just having a blast. But you need to take certain precautions to not let it create any problems for your skin and hair.
Let’s understand pre and post holi skin care tips to let you enjoy holi without worrying about your skin.
Let’s Prep our Skin and Hair for Holi Celebration
While it is joyous to play with holi colours, artificial colours made using synthetic chemicals can harm your skin and hair. They are not safe for skin contact and can cause irritation, rashes and allergies. It is essential that you prep your skin before you start celebrating. Given below is the list of skincare that will come handy for your skin prep for Holi.
Moisturiser
Moisturisers put up a protective barrier on your skin preventing the chemicals of the artificial colours to not absorb deep into your skin and wash off easily later.
Sunscreen
While having a lively time outside under the sun, it is important that you use a sunscreen to protect your skin from long hours of sun exposure and not get tanned or sunburn.
SPF Lip Balm
Make sure you protect your lips from getting chapped and damaged by the UV rays with a lip balm that has a high SPF.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be used on your hair as well as your body to prevent the synthetic chemicals from entering into your skin. You can apply a generous amount of oil in your hair and that will be enough protection and hair care for holi.
Post-Holi Skincare: Step by Step Guide
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 Pre 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.
Ultimately, 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.
