Holi is an auspicious festival to celebrate extremely beautiful delicacies like colours, gujiya, malpua and whatnot with your family and friends. However, in between all these festivities and engaged routines, you forget to take care of your skin which is an imperative step. Ignorance regarding your skincare regime can be detrimental in future therefore, it is essential to be careful about it. So, you don’t need to worry about it as the following are some simple pre and post-holi steps for your skincare which are easily managerial in your busy schedule and designed by our experts –
Pre-Holi Skin Care:
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Massage ice cubes:
Before you step out to play Holi you can just take 15-20 minutes of time to rub ice cubes on your face and neck. The massage of ice cubes can help close your open pores so that any harmful chemicals or dirt cannot penetrate your skin.
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Stay hydrated
Along with the busy routine, engaging festivities, attending guests and playing Holi it is essential to keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water and juices throughout the day so that your body keeps getting needful hydration.
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Swear by sunscreen
By the time Holi arrives, the weather of scorching sunlight is there. You should apply sunscreen before stepping out to play Holi because sunlight contains harmful UV rays which can be damaging to your delicate skin.
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Oil your body
This step plays a vital role in protecting your skin against the sun and harmful chemicals when you step out to play Holi. Simultaneously, it acts as a moisturising layer for your skin and overall body which prevents dryness and itchiness.
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Protect your lips and ears
In the middle of celebrating Holi and playing with colours, you often forget to protect your ears and lips which are extremely delicate. You should apply oil to your ears and lip balm to keep them nourished. It also acts as a protective layer.
Post-Holi Skin Care
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Cleanse thoroughly
This is the first step that will come in your skincare routine irrespective of your skin type. You should clean your face twice daily with a mild cleanser, once when you wake up and then before going to bed. This will help in removing all the dirt and grit from the surface of your face or else it can potentially damage your skin.
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Moisturise
It does not matter whether your skin is dry or oily it should be moisturised well enough to optimise its texture. If you think you have oily skin so you can omit moisturising it is not accurate. The oil secreted from the glands on your skin is not nourishing for your skin, it creates acne problems, instead.
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Exfoliate
Your skin comes in contact with various pollutants, grit, toxins etc which will lead to forming of dead skin cells and if you dont exfoliate they will rest on your skin’s surface damaging your texture. When these dead cells are not exfoliated then they can clog pores resulting in breakouts.
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Avoid warm water
You should avoid using warm water on your face because it can destroy your skin texture and health. You should not use warm water on your skin or hair to prevent it from damaging further.
Conclusion
As you comprehend, the above-mentioned are some basic skincare tips that can help in improvising and protecting your skin from damage. So, you should follow these tips to help your skin rejuvenate in between the hussle of festivities.
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