Natural Ways To Protect Your Skin Before Holi

Layer your skin with a barrier, like some paraffin cream.

 You can tie your hair and save maximum damage

 Apply almond oil or coconut oil all over your body. Especially, on the parts that are most exposed.

 Oiling the skin prevents colours from sticking to the body, and makes it easier to rinse off the colours post the play. In addition to this, almond oil is also a rich source of vitamin E and provides nourishment to the skin.

This Holi, if you are going and playing out in sun, make sure you use an SPF 50+ sunblock cream to prevent yourself from the direct exposure of the sun. This way, you can avoid tanning and other skin problems that sun's UV rays could trigger.

Oiling is the best way to prevent your hair from all the damage that awaits. On the day of Holi, make sure you massage or oil your hair from the roots with coconut oil and tie your hair in a braid or bun to avoid maximum damage

Cover your body as much as you can so less area is smeared in color and as a result less area to remove color from.

Try to make your whole body slippery by applying a thick layer of coconut oil or any oil on your body and hair. It is this oily coat which will play a major role in protecting from the immediate effect of harmful chemicals of colors. Also this grease will help to wash off colors easily.

A day before Holi-day, paint your hands and feet nails with nail polish. Also before going out to play apply a thick layer of Vaseline under your nails, behind your ears and on lips.

The strong chemicals in the colors leave your skin dry, so a thick application of petroleum jelly is recommended.

It is advisable to play Holi with natural and skin herbal colors or with those made by reputed companies using natural protects.

Do not wait for the color to react and damage your skin further. In case of any rash or allergy treatment would include taking a non-sedative, anti-allergic tablet.

Use lukewarm water to wash off the colors from your face and then apply a mixture of sea salt, glycerin and a few drops of aroma oil which have an anti-bacterial and anti- fungal effect which can prevent the skin from harsh effects of chemicals in the colors.

Rub lemon edges over your skin to get rid of the color. The natural bleaching agent in lemon helps remove the sturdy strain then wash it off. After washing it off make sure to apply plenty of moisturizer to prevent the skin from dryness.

Most important thing to keep in mind is not to rub your skin vigorously with soap to wipe the face off colors. Instead, use a cleanser followed with a lot of moisturizer.

 Strickly avoid bleaching, waxing or facial for a week before and after Holi. This routine is recommended because these procedures leave the skin pores open which can prove to be harmful as the residue of colors can easily seep into these pores and make their way to inner layers of skin.

If your hair becomes dry, apply oil and sleep overnight. Next day wash it with a mild shampoo. Condition your hair with a rich and deep conditioner and complete your hair wash.

And lastly Have a safe and fun  holi