Festival of Holi is just around the corner, and you might be busy picking your way through multitasking like deciding on the menu, making the guest list, home decor, and essentially looking out for organic Holi colors. Amidst all this clamor are you forgetting to do pre-holi self-care?
Playing with colors on Holi is all fun until you have to spend long hours in the shower getting rid of those colors that refuse to leave your skin and cause a lot of irritation and damage what if we tell you, This time Holi is gonna be fun with no fear of damage to your skin.
Well below is the list of easy-breezy pre-Holi self-care hacks –
Massage with ice cubes
Before heading out to play colors gently massage your face with ice cubes. Ice cubes help exfoliate the skin and minimize the pores. This protects the skin from any damage and irritation due to colors.
Almond oil/ Coconut oil
Almond oil is a rich source of Vitamin E and is beneficial for your skin. After massaging with the ice cubes apply a few drops of almond oil and gently massage in a circular motion this will lock moisture in the skin and prevent any dryness or itching due to colors. However, this usage is not advised for oily skin as might lead to excess production of sebum, causing acne.
On the other hand, one can also prefer coconut oil on the face and other exposed areas. This will form a protective shield against toxic colors.
Apply Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must ! Constant exposure to the sun while playing Holi may lead to tanning, rashes, and redness on the skin. To avoid such damage apply sunscreen with SPF 50 before heading out.
Petroleum Jelly
This one is a super hack. Often the colors stick beside ears, neck, and around lips to avoid this apply petroleum jelly on these areas. Petroleum jelly blocks the colors to stick around these areas.
Now that you are sorted with your skincare for Holi. Let’s get some hacks to protect your hair too
Hair Oiling
To protect your hair from damage give a good oil massage to your hair. This will prevent colors from sticking to the scalp. It will also nourish your hair and prevent dryness.
Headband/ Scarf
Get yourself a wide headband or chic bandana to cover your head before heading out to play Holi. Headband/scarf gives maximum protection against the colors. This also prevents any further damage.
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