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We are just few days away from the festival of colors Holi! Though the colorful festival brings us loads of joy, it also tends to damage our skin at the same time thanks to the synthetic colors. So you need to take care of your skin against any kind of damage this Holi. We share with you some simple tips to incorporate into your skincare regimen before you play Holi, so that you can keep your skin free of damage. Here’s how you can Holi-proof your skin at home. (ALSO READ Priyanka Chopra’s beauty secrets revealed! The Quantico star shares 3 DIY beauty packs for looking flawless).
To protect your skin you need to use a high SPF sunscreen. So before you head out to play with colors, generously apply sunscreen lotion of your body. Use one with preferably 60 SPF, also make sure that your sunscreen is water-resistant. (ALSO READ How to choose the right sunscreen for your skin this summer).
Try to get your hands on a sunscreen that has the wonder ingredient tamarind as it is loaded with antioxidants and protects your skin from harmful chemicals. The Vitamin B, Vitamin C rich product will also remove dead skin cells.
Make sure you use a generous amount of cream so that you apply it uniformly all over your body to combat the harmful effects of the UV-A and UV-B rays. (ALSO READ How to beat summer acne? 5 tips to avoid pimples in the heat).
Playing with synthetic colors can lead to serious hair damage. To avoid dealing with damaged hair use a good organic hair oil for protection. Try to use one with key ingredients such as clary sage and essential oils juniper berry. These ingredients will keep your hair strong and also have a calming effect.
If you already have hair fall use rosemary and essential oil basil on your scalp, it will avoid the color from staying in your hair and making it brittle. (ALSO READ 5 Ways to use facial oil with your daily beauty products to get flawless skin!).
To minimize the damage, post oiling your hair braid them or roll them into a bun. You can also use a bandanna to cover your hair. (ALSO READ Home remedies to get rid of dead skin cells: 7 homemade scrubs to remove dead skin cells from face and body).
Just like your skin and hair, you need to also take necessary precautionary steps to protect your lips. Coat your lips with lip balm. Use shea butter and apply a thick protective layer over your lips to prevent them from drying and keep them moisturized. (ALSO READ Summer Skincare tips: Skincare tips and homemade packs to get rid of sun tan and other skin problems).
The thick layer of balm will protect your lips from toxic colors seeping in through the cracks while keeping them well-nourished at the same time.
(With inputs from IANS)
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