10 Simple Pre and Post Self Care Tips For Holi

10 Simple Pre and Post Self Care Tips For Holi

With the arrival of the Spring season in India, all of us are ready to indulge in some delectable sweets such as Gunjiya and Thandai in Holi.

While Holi embodies the celebration of the spring season and the festival of colors, you must make sure that you celebrate it by taking utmost care of yourself.

Here are 10 simple and easy self care tips that you can follow so that you can have a time of your life along without missing on self care.

1)Play it Eco

Organic colors are always safe for holi because synthetic colors can be harmful to the skin. You want your skin to be healthy and happy. Safe holi colours like organic or eco-friendly homemade holi colour are not only easy to remove, but they are also safe for your skin, hair, and, of course, our Mother Earth.

Homemade ingredients such as turmeric, sandalwood, and henna can also be used to create vibrant skin-friendly colors!

2)Apply oil or cream before playing

Just about all Holi colors these days are made with toxins that can seriously damage your hair and skin. These chemicals may be highly hazardous and may penetrate the top layers of the skin, causing allergic reactions and acne breakouts. Try to cover yourself as much as possible and leave out only a few inches of your skin for the colors and apply a thick layer of moisturizer before the holi-venture. This will help you get rid of the colors without a hitch.

Apply body oil to your entire body and massage it into your skin as much as possible. This not only moisturizes your skin but also ensures that less color is absorbed the following day.

Also, remember to apply sunblock to your face and exposed areas; it will act as a barrier, protecting your skin from damage.

3)Don't forget to oil your hair

It is always a good idea to wash your hair the day before Holi. After that, all you have to do is apply a layer of coconut oil to your hair and roots to prevent it from becoming dry and frizzy. Also, do not play Holi with your hair open. You can wear a braided ponytail or cool head bandanas to protect your hair in style.

4)Wear sunglasses

Wearing sunglasses while playing Holi is the next best eye care tip for Holi. This will protect your eyes from both the color and the colored water. To avoid getting color in your eyes, apply a cold cream around them. The cold cream acts as a barrier against the holi color.

5)Bath with natural ingredients

For post holi skin care, take a bath with besan, curd, or turmeric, if your skin is heavily pigmented. These ingredients will help to effectively remove the colors. Since, most of us are probably concerned about the lingering color streaks from Holi, body scrubs helps in avoiding those stubborn stains. However, use a sugar scrub to avoid having a dry skin while exfoliating.

A homemade activated charcoal face wash is the best choice for cleansing the face because it will cleanse and pull away dirt, contaminants, and excess oils from your skin pores while leaving it nourished and moisturized. After the color has faded, moisturize the skin with a natural moisturizer.

6)Use Homemade face masks

To take your self care game at next level prepare a face mask with sandalwood paste, turmeric powder, besan & rose water , this will help in maintaining the natural elasticity of your skin and enhance the glow even after getting drenched in colours.

7)Rubbing your eyes

Experts suggest that one should avoid touching his eyes while playing holi as gulal can turn out to be pretty harmful for ones eyes. To avoid a situation like this one should try to cover his eyes and nose with handkerchief or sunglasses.This will make sure that you stay protected while having fun.

8)Making use of too much Plastic

The water from plastic water guns and water balloons usually goes unnoticed, and people are unaware of the serious environmental consequences. Plastic is not biodegradable, and therefore all water balloons and plastic color packets end up clogging the sewage system or causing harm to our health if burned. Instead of using water balloons, make sure to buy colors in paper bags.

9)Avoid too much alcohol

The key to staying hydrated during the celebration is to drink plenty of water. Alcohol can cause dehydration. Instead, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, kanjis or enjoy flavorful juices or sharbats to feel revitalized.

10)Keep an eye on the sweets

Without sweets and desserts, Holi is incomplete. They are, however, easily perishable. Make certain that you are not purchasing expired sweets and endangering your health. Instead, buy homemade gunjias and lassi from a reputable source.

Conclusion

Keep these simple things in mind, and you'll be fine. Also,Keep an eye on your surroundings and celebrate the festival with all of your heart to begin a colorful beginning, just like the colors of Holi. May this holi fill your lives with joy and exuberance . Wish you all a very Happy Holi.

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10 Simple Pre and Post Self Care Tips For Holi