Post-Holi Tips: How To Get Rid Of Stubborn Colors From Your Skin After A Vibrant Festive Season

Relentless dancing to insanely catchy Bollywood hits on loop and different shades of colors throwing in the air – that’s all about Holi, the second biggest festival of the year after Diwali. What is better than flocking to the streets, soaking up the festive vibes and celebrating it in the traditional way with gulal and splashes of color powders? However, as much as we enjoy the festival, bear in mind that the colors take a toll on our skin as they are usually left dry and dehydrated after many hours of festivities along with sun exposure.

If you are in a search of tips to remove Holi colors from your skin completely and retain the glowing skin, you are in the right place. The lowdown below will give the know-how.

Body Scrub

Never take the benefits of body scrub lightly as the most important and necessary self-care step after Holi is exfoliating. In fact, cleansing the skin with water is not enough, it’s relatively imperative to exfoliate the body by using a gentle scrub in order to get rid of colors that still stubbornly stick on your skin. Do it slowly, then wash it off with water.

Using Body Oil

Another essential step in the post-Holi skincare process is to apply body oil as it’s high in antioxidants. All you need to do is to massage a huge amount of the oil, then apply it onto your skin. It’ll help nourish your skin from within and get rid of the color naturally and gently at the same time.

Facial mask

Remember that excessive color can lead to breakouts and also dull your skin. In this situation, a herbal facial mask will boost your skin health effectively. Especially, if you use it regularly, it’s bound to help your skin regain its glow slowly.

Moisturiser

The skin typically gets dry after long hours exposure to colors and the sun, don’t forget to take care of your skin by moisturizing it. The moisturizer keeps the skin hydrated and smooth.