Holi is a festival of color, happiness and solidarity. But even when you make revelations in the celebration, be sure to give yourself some extra love and care. Synthetic color, as well as long -term sun and water contact, can leave you with dry skin and irritated eyes and ear.
Here is a complete guide to preserve your skin, eyes, ears, lips, and nails and to soak the feeling of festival without the feeling of celebration with a simple east and subsequent Holi routine.
Skin protection
Pre-halli care
Apply a generous layer of coconut, mustard or olive oil on your body, pay extra attention to the elbow, knees and hands that are more stains.
Use a rich body butter or cream to keep the skin hydrated and to prevent colors from leaking. A broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 50+) should be one. Drinking specialist of Asian Hospital, Dr. Amit Bangia says, “Holi color makes the skin more light, which increases the risk of pigmentation, especially if a grain develops,” a dermatologist of the Asian Hospital, Dr. Amit Bangia says.
If you have acne-prone skin, turn off active acne treatment (eg retinol and benzoyal peroxide) 3-5 days to avoid irritation, a dermatologist Dr. Atula suggests Gupta. Wear full sleeve cotton clothes to reduce direct contact with colors.
After Holi
Avoid hard soap or scrubbing. Instead, to remove the color, wash a light face or clean it with a homemade boiling (gram flour, yogurt and turmeric).
Aloe Vera gel, cools irritation with rose water, or cucumber juice. Fill with a hydrating serum, oil or light moisturizer.
Leave salon treatment for at least a week to cure your skin, Dr. Haraimran advises Kaur. Pro Tip: mustard oil on your skin
Lip
Pre-halli care
“To avoid dryness and prick, use a thick coat of petroleum jelly or lip balm, Cosmetologist Dr. Nilofar Dewan says.
Avoid using matte lipstick, as they dry the lips. Opt to a creamy lipstick or a tinted lip balm.
After Holi
Clean your lips with a cotton pad with microler water or milk.
Apply a nutritious lip balm again to keep your lips soft and to prevent chapping. For additional care, apply ghee, coconut oil or honey at night to help repair any dryness.
Ear
Pre-halli care
Before going out, apply petroleum jelly inside and inside the outer ear to prevent colors from settling.
“If you are planning to play with water or are prone to ear infections, dip the soft cotton plug with oil and use them to block water or color from entering your ears,” pediatrician is called Sumit Kaur.
After Holi
Gently clean your outer ears with a moist cotton pad or soft cloth. Avoid using earbuds or water, as they can push the particles inside. If you feel any discomfort, pain or obstruction, consult a doctor instead of trying self-confidence.
Apply a clear nail polish to create a obstacle for your nails pre-halli care. Dr. Atula Gupta says, “Petroleum jelly can be applied on the nails to prevent coloring.” Keep your nails small to reduce the possibility of getting stuck under color.
Nail security
After Holi
Avoid using acetone-based nail polish remover immediately.
Moisturize your cuticles and nail beds with nutritious oils such as almonds or olive oils to restore hydration and shine.
Eye safety measures
Pre-halli care
Protect your eyes from color and dust from rapraound or oversized sunglasses, a dermatologist Dr. Harimran suggests Kaur.
“Avoid the contact lens, as the color can stick and cause irritation,” Dr. Kaur says.
Apply a light hydrating eye cream to protect the under eye area and avoid having blur.
After Holi
Once the ceremony is over, rinse your eyes with gently clean, cold water.
If you experience dryness or redness, use lubricated eye drops after examining with the doctor.
Relax your eyes by avoiding the screen time for a long time to allow to recover naturally.
