Holi Skin Hair Care
Holi, known as the festival of colors, is a big festival celebrated in India. Holi marks the arrival of spring season. Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country. People apply colors on each other. Traditional sweets like Gujiya, Thandai and other delicacies are prepared. But colors containing chemicals work to spoil your complexion, which harms your skin and hair. Let us know from beauty expert Shahnaz Hussain what should be done before and after Holi, so that it does not cause any harm to you?
Skin and hair care tips before Holi
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Use organic and natural colors made from flowers and foods. These are not only safe for the skin but are also environment friendly.
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First of all, you must follow your skin care routine even on the day of Holi. Cleanse your skin, apply toner and moisturize your skin thoroughly.
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Apply a generous amount of sunscreen lotion to exposed areas. Don’t stay out for too long. Apply sunscreen every two hours.
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Apply oil to your nails and cuticles and apply a thick layer of nail paint. This will protect your nails from harsh chemicals and water.
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Apply oil on your feet also. Massage well between the fingers. Massage the heels and soles gently with this. You can also wear cotton socks to avoid color stains.
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Do not keep your hair open. Always keep your hair tied so that synthetic colors do not stain your head and hair. Apply lukewarm coconut, olive or almond oil on the head and hair, comb the hair and then make a braid.
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Wear comfortable and breathable clothing. Cover your body and head by wearing long sleeves, scarves and hats.
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Keep in mind that you should drink plenty of water on the day of Holi so that your body can avoid dehydration. When you play Holi for too long and do not drink water, problems can occur in the body. Therefore keep drinking water in between.
Skin and hair care tips after Holi
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Use mild herbal cleansers or gram flour with milk instead of soaps containing harsh chemicals to remove color from your skin.
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After washing with a mild herbal shampoo, apply a nourishing hair mask or oil to replenish moisture and nutrients.
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Use cucumber juice to take care of pimples. To get relief from irritation caused by colours, soak cotton in cucumber juice and place it on your eyes.
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You can also clean your face using coconut water. Use it as the last rinse. This can help in removing stubborn color spots from the face.
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For painted hands and feet, use a slice of lemon. It helps in lightening stubborn stains.
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Apply lip balm or coconut oil on your chapped lips. Before applying lip balm, gently cleanse your lips with lukewarm water and a soft cloth to remove any residue.
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Don’t forget to apply hand cream afterwards. A great way to moisturize and soothe your hands is to apply a hand cream with natural ingredients while gently massaging your hands.
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