After Holi: Reviving Your Skin

Holi colours can leave your skin dry, patchy, and irritated, says beauty expert Bhavya Sharma. Post-Holi skincare is crucial to remove colour gently while keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. Follow these steps to cleanse, nourish, and restore your skin’s natural glow.

Dry clean yourself

Before hitting the shower to wash off the Holi colours, it’s important you dust the dry colour off you by using an old dry cloth and wipe it over body and hair to remove it.

Use Organic Soaps And Face Washes

Most of the skin cleansing products available in the market are chemical based which can further damage your skin while removing colour.
Therefore, go for organic or natural soap and face wash to avoid causing skin rashes.

Apply Face Packs

Using natural face packs or masks can help you get rid of tough Holi colours and restore your skin’s moisture.

Use Oil To Get Rid Of Stubborn Colours

Dip a cotton ball in natural oil, preferably olive oil, and gently rub it on areas with stubborn colour. Oil will help in removing colour and nourishing your skin.

Moisturise Your Skin

Holi Colours make the skin dry and patchy, so proper nourishment them easily. Apply a mild moisturiser on your face and body before bed or use a mix of rosewater and calamine lotion to keep your skin soft, hydrated, and protected.

Get Rid Of Stubborn Colors

If colours have not been fully removed yet, you can try the following home remedies.

Papaya Pack

Make a pack with honey, papaya, and multani mitti, and apply it to areas with stubborn colour. The colour may not disappear in one go but will certainly lighten. Do this every alternate day till the colour fades completely.

Turmeric And Lemon Pack

Make a paste of besan or gram flour, turmeric, lemon juice and olive oil, apply it to areas with stubborn colour. Gradually, your skin will return to its natural colour and glow and synthetic colours will be completely removed.

Avoid Hot Water

Contrary to popular belief, using hot or warm water to remove colours will make it worse. Hot or warm water, as it makes colours stick longer. Instead, use cold water only to fast track the colour removal.

Avoid Facial And Bleach Treatments

If Holi colours remain after a day or two, avoid facials or bleach, as they contain chemicals that can make your skin more dry and patchy. These treatments may intensify colour stains and cause rashes or patchiness.

Try the natural and organic remedies mentioned.

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