8 Grandma's Nuskhe To Protect Your Skin & Hair From Stubborn Colours This Holi

Holi is almost here and we’re already jumping with joy at the thought of celebrating this festival of colours with our fam and besties. But, alongside all the fun and joy, it is extremely important to prep your skin and hair for the festival ‘cause after the sun sets, the horror of spending forever in the bath to get rid of the colour is something we all definitely don’t wanna experience. Besties, before you begin to panic, fret not as we've got for you a few tried and tested hacks or ‘Dadi ma’s nuskhas’  to keep ‘em stubborn colours at bay! Read on!

1. Wear Loose Cotton Fits & Cover As Much As Possible

Now, when you’re out there losing yourself in the swirl of colours in the open area, there are so many factors that can affect your skin including chemicals & toxins in colours and sun exposure that can lead to rashes, dullness and allergic reactions on your skin. So, the best thing is to cover as much of your skin as possible while playing Holi. And, we recommend wearing cotton fits because they’ll not only keep you away from the colours but will also keep you sweatproof.

2. Tie Your Hair In Bun

Yeah, we all love playing flaunting our beautiful hair, but maybe Holi is one day where you’d wanna keep ‘em tied and covered. Stubborn colours not only stay in your hair but also harm your scalp and make it itchy and dry. Tying your hair in a bun will keep them away from colours and get dry and itchy. Also, oiling your hair can help in locking the nourishment!

3. Hydrate Your Skin Well

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Moisturizer is something that your skin needs 365 days regardless of its type. Yes, you oily beauties, believe us, you might think moisturizing is not one for you, but it surely is.  Keeping your skin hydrated will avoid the chances of dryness and rashes that might occur otherwise. Also, a good moisturizer creates a protective shield on your skin helping in not letting the colours affect it directly. 

4. Oil Massage to Keep Colors At Bay

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This is something most of us have been doing since childhood. Remember when as kids our moms used to massage us with coconut oil or almond oil before going out to play? We might not understand the scientific reason behind it then, but today we know that oils are one of the best methods to keep stubborn colours at bay because of their thicker composition that helps them to create a protective barrier against the skin while providing sheer nourishment. So, massage yourself well and those colours would not trouble you at all. 

5. Black Nailpaint To The Rescue 

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Ah! Who doesn’t love colourful nails but when we say colourful we definitely don't mean residue of Holi colours that makes our nails weirdly pink, green and whatnot. To keep your nails protected from stubborn colours, apply black nail paint. Believe us, it is a tried and tested hack and it will keep your beautiful nails safe!

6. SPF TO Win

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Your sunscreen should be your best friend every day but while immersing yourself in the joy of playing with colours in an open area, using sunscreen becomes a golden rule you should never forget. Due to the constant exposure to the sun, the chances of getting tanning, dryness and pigmentation increases 10x and using a good sunscreen can protect your skin to a great extent.

7. Haldi Besan Pack - The Magical Remedy

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This magic remedy comes straight outta Dadi ma’s kitchen. This simple home remedy helps fade stubborn colours and in restoring skin's glow after Holi bash.  Make a mixture of Gram Flour, turmeric and Milk/Rose Water. Apply the paste and let it dry on the skin and rub it gently to remove it. This will be your holy grail for sure.

8. Make Water Your Best friend

Playing Holi with water is not enough, you gotta keep yourself hydrated as well. While playing outside under the sun, try to drink a glass of water after every hour. This will keep you safe from dehydration, nausea and heat exhaustion. 

So, which of these are you gonna incorporate in your pre-Holi care?