Holi is India’s most colorful celebration often enjoyed with a beautiful blend of vibrant colors and great indulgences. It’s that time of the year when friends and families get together to gorge on mouth-watering gujias, and appetizing drinks and color your loved ones with every possible shade of gulaal.
The festival is all about adding colors and happiness to each other’s lives, but it also comes with a bunch of skin issues. It’s all fun while the sun is out and the colors are in the air, but it’s only once we’re back in the shower trying to get the colors out, does the flip side begin.
Give your skin the premium care it requires. Following are post-Holi skincare suggestions by our expert Ms. Karishma Khokhar, Founder & CEO, Kult App. Incorporating these steps or products in your skincare regime will protect your skin from the harm caused by toxic chemicals.
Cleansing
After enjoying the festivities, get back to your skincare regime and wash your face gently. The Clinique Liquid Facial Soap with Mild formula can prevent your skin from sensitivity burns that are caused by harmful colors. Its dermatologically developed formula is gentle on the skin and prevents dryness.
Hydration
The next step is hydration, it’s essential to moisturize your skin every time you cleanse your skin to prevent dryness and breakouts. The Hydro Boost Emulsion by Neutrogena or the Mango Seed Radiant Moisturizing Oil by The Face Shop are just the perfect moisturizers for this season. The lightweight formula provides long-lasting hydration and the presence of moisturizing powder does not leave a sticky residue on your skin.
You can give your skin the extra hydration and care it’s begging for, and apply a sheet mask after proper cleansing. The Axis-Y Green Vital Energy Complex sheet mask is a must-use on those days when your skin needs extra gentleness and care. The mask is enriched with 61% of Mugwort extract which provides rich moisture to the skin and prevents it from further damage.
Protection
Don’t forget your Sunscreen! We are exposed to sunlight and harmful UV rays every day. After a harsh day on your skin, it’s time to shield your skin from everything that causes skin reactions. The Waterproof Sun Milk with SPF- 50 and +PA++++ – by Missha can be your skin savior. Its waterproof formula will help the sun barrier to stay on your skin even while the temperatures start to rise.
Nourishment Your skin will desperately be in the need of damage protection and nourishment, soak your skin in the luxury of an antioxidant-rich night cream. The Vitamin C Intense Night Cream by Derma. E replenishes your skin and provides deep nourishment to get the radiance of your skin back.
