Equip your skin to fight the Holi onslaught

The Holi countdown has begun and it's obvious for you to be all excited to celebrate the festival with your friends and family and play with colours. However the struggle of getting the stubborn colours removed from the body successfully can be taxing. So to make your struggle easy, here are few tips that can come in handy and can make your skin and hair Holi-proof.

• Use coconut or mustard oil all over the body which makes it easier to wash away the colours. One can also utilise cold creams and help the skin gain its natural color back.
• One should wear clothes which cover the whole body. Long sleeve shirts and trousers play a vital role in minimising exposure to the colors.
• Chemical colours can harm the skin a lot along with enhancing dryness. In order to tackle this issue, it’s advisable to apply some petroleum jelly.
• Presence of strong chemicals in colours is capable of irritating and dehydrating the skin to a vast extent. There’s a need to turn to organic colors which don’t harm the skin much. Drinking a lot of water will help the human body a lot before the onslaught of Holi begins.
• Lukewarm water should be used to wash off the colours from the face. Applying a mixture of glycerin, sea salt and aroma oil which help fight bacteria and infections.
• In case of dry hair, apply oil and enjoy a night’s sleep. Wash it properly the next day while using shampoo and conditioner.
• Trim your fingernails properly. Thick and bright nail polish helps in protecting the nails from toxic colors.
• Use lip balm or lipstick for moisturising and protecting the lips.
• The real task starts after the Holi madness dies down. Some post skin care tips are also mentioned here:
• Try some home-made packs to help the skin regain its natural color and glow. A paste of papaya, lemon juice and milk powder work wonders for oily skin. In order to witness results, apply and leave it for nearly 20 minutes. The next step is to wash and clean the face of impurities.
• As far as dry skin is concerned, a teaspoon of honey and half mashed banana are enough to take care of it. Add some salt to the solution before scrub the skin. Wash thoroughly to take the colors off the body.