Harmful colours can put your hair & skin under stress: Post-Holi tips to get the glow back
These tips will also help you get rid of the Holi colours.
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During and post-Holi, the skin undergoes a lot of strain.
The festival of colours is here. People tend to go all out when celebrating with colours on Holi, but it is the skin and hair that take the brunt of it later.
The after effects can be quite damaging. Also, getting rid of the colours after can be a task. Worry not!
Dr Reshma T Vishnani, Consultant Dermatologist, Trichologist and Aesthetic Dermatologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, and Plabita Sharma, Skincare Expert at The Body Shop India share expert post-Holi tips to get the healthy skin and hair back.
Cleansing the right way After a fun day, don’t jump in for a bath directly. Dust off all the dry colours gently with a piece of cloth, then apply a light layer of oil and wait for 10 minutes. Take cotton or soft tissue and simply wipe off the oil. Then, thead to the shower.
Apply a good moisturiser and sunscreen all over the body for a week. When removing the colours from your face, rinse it first with plain cold water and then apply a cleansing cream over it. This will help it ot get clean from deep within. It is very important that all the impurity and toxic substances release out of your skin-pores. It is advisable to use a cleanser containing less of chemical elements and more of natural ingredients like wheat germ oil or aloe.
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Avoid using hard brushes, harsh chemicals like kerosene or even lemon or tomatoes to remove colours. They leave your skin dry and itchy, making it prone to rashes.
Cleaning your hair Wash your hair with a shampoo that has natural vitality to wash off the colours and noxious substances. After washing your hair, don’t forget to apply conditioner which will give it nourishment, shine and strength.
Moisturising is essential Apply a good moisturiser all over the body and repeat it after a few hours. Continue this process for a week and don’t forget to use a sunscreen.
Dust off all the dry colours gently with a piece of cloth before getting into the shower.
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Take care of your eyes After a full day of exposure in the sun, our eyes becomes really stressful due to the harmful and toxic elements flying in the air. Apply good and efficient eye cream (full of Vitamin E) before hitting the bed. This will make you feel fresh in the next morning, and also clear your dark circles and patches overnight.
Be gentle towards you skin During and post-Holi, the skin undergoes a lot of strain. It is time to let the skin rest and be make-up free for some time. Rub ice cubes on your face regularly to soothe the skin. For one week, avoid shaving, waxing, de-tan facials, bleach or laser treatments.
Don't Let Colours Dampen Your Festive Spirit: Tricks To Keep Eyes, Skin And Hair Safe This Holi
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Holi, one of the most vibrant and colourful festival of the year, is finally here.
While it is the time of celebration with family and friends, one must exercise caution during this time.
Unlike days gone by when people played with natural colours and flowers, the harmful chemicals used today in the colours can cause immense damage to your eyes, skin and hair.
This year, don’t let the synthetic colours dampen your festive spirit. Dr Triveni Grover, Consultant Ophthalmology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, and Plabita Sharma, Skincare Expert at The Body Shop India, shared tips that will ensure you enjoy the without harming yourself.
Holi, one of the most vibrant and colourful festival of the year, is finally here.While it is the time of celebration with family and friends, one must exercise caution during this time.Unlike days g..
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Apply a thick layer of face cream or coconut oil on your face especially around eyes before stepping out. This will ensure that the colours do not come in direct contact with your eyes or skin. This will also make it easy to get rid of the colours.
Apply a thick layer of face cream or coconut oil on your face especially around eyes before stepping out. This will ensure that the colours do not come in direct contact with your eyes or skin. This ..
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It’s best to apply a sunscreen 20 minutes before stepping out of the house to avoid unwanted tanning and skin problems. For better results use a sunscreen that contains SPF higher than 20. Some sunscreens have built-in moisturisers as well. So, you can apply them on the arms, neck and other exposed areas. This will protect your skin from the sun as well as the colours.
It’s best to apply a sunscreen 20 minutes before stepping out of the house to avoid unwanted tanning and skin problems. For better results use a sunscreen that contains SPF higher than 20. Some sunsc..
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Lips are most sensitive area of your skin. Apply lots of lip balm before stepping out. This will add the required moisture and care to your lips. This will prevent colour settling in the cracks of your lips or from entering into your mouth.
Lips are most sensitive area of your skin. Apply lots of lip balm before stepping out. This will add the required moisture and care to your lips. This will prevent colour settling in the cracks of yo..
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Holi colours make hair dry, and can damage them to a great extent. Applying coconut or even a regular hair oil half-an-hour before going out can reduce the scope of damage to a nominal level. Oil works as a shield for the hair, and reduces ill-effects of harmful colours. Due to the coating, getting rid of the colours from hair also becomes easy. Also, it’s best to tie the hair than leaving them open to reduce the damage. One can also wear a cap to protect the hair.
Holi colours make hair dry, and can damage them to a great extent. Applying coconut or even a regular hair oil half-an-hour before going out can reduce the scope of damage to a nominal level. Oil wor..
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Our fingernails & cuticle are sensitive and more prone to damage. To protect it, apply transparent nail varnish, polish or a petroleum jelly as a protective coating. This will help in protecting the nails from absorbing colours and to keep stains off.
Our fingernails & cuticle are sensitive and more prone to damage. To protect it, apply transparent nail varnish, polish or a petroleum jelly as a protective coating. This will help in protecting the ..
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Never play Holi with your contact lenses on as that can severely damage the eyes causing irritation and even infection. Make sure you always close your eyes when someone is trying to put colour on you. This will prevent the harmful colours from entering your eyes.
Never play Holi with your contact lenses on as that can severely damage the eyes causing irritation and even infection. Make sure you always close your eyes when someone is trying to put colour on yo..
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Sunglasses are the best way to protect your eyes from harmful colours, and avoid injury from accidental contact while playing.
Sunglasses are the best way to protect your eyes from harmful colours, and avoid injury from accidental contact while playing.
Look for organic colours. They can either be bought online or at any store. Gulal, also known as 'Abir', can also be used as a replacement, and one should avoid water-based colours.
Look for organic colours. They can either be bought online or at any store. Gulal, also known as 'Abir', can also be used as a replacement, and one should avoid water-based colours.
If colours enter your eyes, wash your face and eyes copiously with water. Do not rub your eyes or wash with soap. Do not use desi remedies like rose water, essential oils, etc to clean the eyes as they may cause more damage than the colours.
If colours enter your eyes, wash your face and eyes copiously with water. Do not rub your eyes or wash with soap. Do not use desi remedies like rose water, essential oils, etc to clean the eyes as th..
