5 Skin Care Tips To Follow Pre- Holi

Holi is a time of celebration, and fun as we celebrate the festival of colours we also come across various skin problems such as skin rashes, pigmentation etc. Here are a few tips to keep up as we celebrate the festival.

Swirls of colorful madness filled with laughter and sweets, oh wait, did we miss something? Is it even Holi if we don't play with Gulal? After all, it's all about colors! But not for your skin okay? You may be wondering if not "on skin" then where?

Don't worry, we ain't going to ask you to stay inside or to not let anyone touch your face, we're just here to make it easy for you and your skin, and for that, we've jotted down some of the best Holi precautions and skin safety tips for you.

# Ice Cubes

Rubbing ice cubes on your face before going out to play Holi works wonders in closing the pores of your skin. Rub ice cubes on a clean face for about 10-15 mins and you can ensure that the harmful colors can’t penetrate your skin and cause outbursts.

# Oil your skin

Who said you can only oil your hair? Oiling your skin with organic essential oils are a great way to restore the natural texture of your skin. Essential oils also have miraculous effects on treating acne and other severe skin allergies.

Follow these simple steps:

1 tbsp of organic coconut oil
1 tbsp of organic castor oil
1 tbsp of organic almond oil

Apply a combination of these oils on your skin before going out to play Holi. The thick layer of oils will create a barrier between your skin and the harmful colors. This way not only will it be easier for you to take off the color but will also keep your skin moisturized the entire time.

# Sunscreen

Holi is generally played outdoors and the constant exposure to sun, colors and water, can take away the moisture from your skin and make you tanned. It is very difficult to restore the natural color of your skin once it gets tanned. To avoid this problem, it is always advised that one should apply a generous amount of a good sunscreen lotion before stepping out to play.

# Paint your nails

In addition to your skin, it is also very important to protect your nails from getting damaged during Holi. Applying a thick coat of nail paint will keep the colors from harming your cuticles.

# Petroleum Jelly

To protect your lips from the harmful chemicals and colors, apply petroleum jelly instead of a lipstick. The petroleum jelly will keep your lips protected and hydrated while you enjoy the festival!