Tips For Skin & Hair For Holi By Dr. Poonam Wadhwani
By Dhwani Jerajani +2 more
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By Dhwani Jerajani +2 more
One of the most awaited Indian festivals is right around the corner. With colours and pichkaris, you are waiting to let loose and enjoy the festival of colours. People, from toddlers to oldies, forget their inhibitions and become good sports. Good-naturedly embrace the spirit of Holi. The after-effects of Holi like allergies, skin reactions and hair fall are not that enjoyable though. Yes, I see you nodding. The chemicals in the colours can harm your body and it’s important to get your gear on to protect yourself.
The chemicals and metals present in the colours today can harm the skin and body. They can have a carcinogenic effect or cause bronchial asthma if inhaled. Organic colours are much safer because they have lesser chemicals and toxins. Of course, herbal colours are the best. Even if we choose to use more eco-friendly and body-friendly colours we still need to protect ourselves from colours that others might use.
Dr Poonam Wadhwani, Cosmetic Dermatologist, shares with us some easy tips on how we can prep our skin and hair before Holi. You don’t need any gear to be allergy-free this Holi.
Things you can apply to save your skin and hair-
Care for Your Hair
As mentioned earlier, oil your hair well. That makes it difficult for colours to stick on. Tie your hair in a bun if you have long hair. This will prevent your locks from being exposed to harmful colours and chemicals.
If your hair suffers from split ends or is more prone to split-ends due to the Holi colours, use a strong shampoo to wash it off. Expecting the colour to come off in the first rinse is definitely not possible. Hence, Dr Poonam stresses opting for a strong shampoo to get both the oil and colour off as compared to antiseptic soaps and shampoos. Post shampooing, she advises using hair serums and conditioners to help retain the moisture of the hair.
The post being splattered and smeared with colours, Dr Poonam says it is okay to leave the colours on you for about four to five hours at the most, but if the colours have strong chemicals, it is best to get them off within two hours. You could get skin allergies due to double exposure- chemicals and the hot sun.
As the weather changes, Dr Poonam advises using sunscreen without fail and choosing facewashes instead of soaps. Post Holi, it is super important to continue moisturizing. As summer sets in, skin gets dry and dehydrated due to the climate or sitting in an air-conditioned room and a good moisturizer is an ultimate way of protecting your skin from harm.
These tips should equip you to celebrate Holi without any skin and hair care worries.
Wish you a very happy Holi!
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