Holi is almost here, and if there is one thing that revelers think about is to take care of your skin and hair. So, take some small steps to prevent damage to hair and skin and allow you to enjoy the day.
Pre-party preparation
Apply a thick coat of oil, petroleum jelly, or cold cream on your skin. Do not forget the lips, the area behind the ears, and the navel.
Oil your hair and beard.
Sunscreen should be applied generously on all sun-exposed areas 30 minutes before going out and repeated every three hours in the sun.
Nail polish is a good idea to protect your nails from Holi colors.
Post-Holi cleanup
Keep the wet and dirty clothes separately.
Bathe in warm water.
Use ubtan packs made of earthen clay (Multani mitti) or a combination of wheat flour, curd, haldi.
Sea salt, glycerine, and aroma oil can also remove the color.
Do not scrub the color. Remove the ubtan while the skin is still wet, especially for those with acne-prone skin.
Shampooing is necessary to clean the scalp, and a conditioner will help condition and moisten the hair, preventing them from getting frizzy.
Post-bath moisturizer for skin and serum for hair is recommended.
While Playing Holi, remember these things:
Maintain social distancing, wear a mask.
Prefer dry organic colors.
Avoid gold and silver paints.
Avoid too much physical touch.
Wash out the color at the first sign of irritation or itching.
Keep a moisturizer handy.
Avoid too much alcohol.
