How to remove color and take care of skin after Holi

Everyone likes to play Holi, but problem starts on the skin after Holi, Usually people have to resume their normal schedule the next day onwards thus it’s embarrassing and awkward when one is still colored especially on the face. Also the longer the chemical colors stay on your skin the longer they will cause damage. Prevention is always better than cure but if you haven’t applied coconut or olive oil on your body and hairs and Vaseline on the nails before venturing out, still there are few tricks that you can use. Mentioned below are some after Holi tips to get rid of Holi colors and also to pamper your skin and face afterward.

Holi colors can damage your skin and leave your hair lifeless for days. Use a good moisturizing face wash on your face after playing Holi and apply a clarifying shampoo to rinse colour from hair, say Dr. Manjukeshri, Senior Dermatologist at KEMPS Skin Clinic, Ghaziabad. 

1)Wash you face by a good moisturizing face wash on your face after playing Holi. The colours can be very drying and using soap or harsh face wash can irritate the skin further.

2) Apply a soothing anti-oxidant cream which contains Vitamin E that works to repair and hydrate the skin to keep it soft after deep cleansing,.

3) Apply a Face mask of yoghurt and honey with some rose water, this will calm and nourish the skin that has been damaged.

4) Use a clarifying shampoo to rinse color from hair. After using shampoo, apply conditioner on the lengths of hair. Leave on for a couple of minutes and rinse with cold water. Use colour protects conditioner for color treated hair.

5) Don’t forget to apply a nourishing body lotion and face moisturiser as the skin tends to become dry due to excess color and sun exposure. Applying a good moisturizing cream after your bath will also help restore your skin’s lipid balance and soothe irritated skin.

6) All that scrubbing can leave your facial skin dry and inflamed. Choose a light face oil, that works best for your skin type, on thoroughly cleansed skin to soothe and hydrate it.

7) To fade stubborn color that simply won’t wash off: Make a mixture of gram flour, sweet almond oil and milk cream in rose water. Apply the paste on the areas where the colour has settled. Let the paste dry on the skin and rub it in circular gently to remove it.