Get your skin Holi-ready: A guide to pre and post skincare tips

While we are all enthusiastically gearing up for Holi, what we often tend to forget is pre and post skincare preparation, leaving us lamenting over damaged skin. Even though the idea of splashing in a colour pool surely sounds fun, these powdered colours include strong chemicals and dyes that can irritate skin, trigger allergies or leave skin temporarily stained. However, to cut through this fear, all it requires is a little preparation. Following a responsible skincare routine in the days following Holi can go a long way in protecting the skin from any sort of aftermath.

Here's a look at crucial pre and post-Holi skincare hacks to shield your skin from all the damage.

Pre-Holi Skincare Tips

Master moisturization: Moisturization is the foundation of every healthy skincare routine. And in order to get your skin 'Holi-ready', mastering moisturization is crucial. A moisturiser rich in the right ingredients will help establish a barrier between your skin and harsh colours. Not only will it keep your skin supple, but it will also provide you comfort in knowing that your skin is safe.

Oil it all up: Even though the powdered colours and water balloons add to the festive fervour, they are inevitably rich in harsh substances that can end up causing skin irritations and allergies. This is where oil comes to the rescue! Applying coconut or olive oil on your body and massaging it before going outside to celebrate Holi will help create a protective layer. This will not only make it easy to wash off the colours but also prevent the skin from experiencing any sort of dryness or irritation.

Remain hydrated: Staying hydrated, in general, is crucial for the well-being of the skin. In the days leading up to Holi, maintaining a healthy water intake is beneficial to protecting the elastic properties of skin and avoiding dryness brought on by chemical-rich colours. Keeping your skin hydrated from the inside will keep it moisturised and supple on the outside.

Post-Holi Maintenance

Go with gentle cleansing: Post-Holi celebrations, even though you might feel tempted to remove the colour, rigorous scrubbing or rubbing is a strict no. Doing so can wind up escalating the skin's inflammation and redness. The ideal thing to do is go with a gentle cleanser that is chock-full of ingredients that will assist you in getting rid of the colour without depleting your skin of its natural oils.

Opt for a mild exfoliator: There are moments when the colour residue ceases to get off the skin. This is where a mild exfoliator plays a crucial role. In addition to helping remove dead skin cells, it will clear the pores without depriving the skin of its vital oils.

Prioritise rehydration: Following a fun-filled Holi celebration, extended exposure to colours and the sun can cause your skin to become extremely dry and irritated. Here, using calming aloe vera gel or a DIY mask full of nutrients good for the skin will work wonders in rehydrating and soothing your skin, setting the path right for its healthy rejuvenation.

Get set going with Holi-ready skin!

Caught up in Holi fervour, we often tend to forget the kind of damage we are exposing our skin to. However, this Holi, let’s prioritise pre-care and post-cleanup to not let the celebrations mess up our skin and enjoy healthy, flawless skin throughout Holi and beyond.