Holi Self-Care Guide: Nourishing Your Skin, Hair, and Body After the Festival
Prepare for the Fiestas of Holi with These 14 Items at Your Disposal
As Holi approaches, it's essential to prepare and protect your skin, hair, and nails from the vibrant colors and potential damage. Here's a guide to help you prepare and recover from the festivities.
Preparing for Holi
To shield your skin and hair from the Holi colors, consider these steps:
- Skin and Hair Protection
Apply coconut oil or mustard oil all over your skin and hair to nourish and moisturize them. Don't forget to use a nourishing lip balm to protect your lips from dryness and color stains.
- Nail Care
Apply a coat of petroleum jelly and olive oil on your nails to prevent staining and damage. For an extra layer of protection, use dark nail polish.
Recovering from Holi
After the festivities, focus on cleansing and moisturizing to remove colors and restore your skin and hair:
- Cleansing
Use coconut or olive oil to gently remove color stains from your skin and hair. For hair, use a mild shampoo to remove colors without stripping off natural oils. For skin, opt for a gentle face wash to clean off colors without drying out your skin.
- Moisturizing
Apply a rich moisturizer to hydrate and soothe the skin. For hair, use a hair mask to nourish and repair hair follicles.
Recommended Products and Prices
Here's a list of recommended products for pre-Holi prep and post-Holi recovery, along with their approximate prices:
Pre-Holi Prep:
- Coconut Oil: $5 to $15 USD
- Mustard Oil: $5 to $10 USD
- Petroleum Jelly: $2 to $5 USD
- Lip Balm: $5 to $15 USD
Post-Holi Recovery:
- Mild Shampoo: $5 to $20 USD
- Gentle Face Wash: $5 to $15 USD
- Nourishing Moisturizer: $10 to $30 USD
- Hair Mask: $10 to $25 USD
These prices are approximate and can vary based on the brand and location.
Advanced Skincare Routines
For those seeking advanced skincare routines, consider using products like ZO Complexion Renewal Pads, Firming Serum, and Daily Boosting Serum from Revision. However, these products might be more expensive and are not essential for basic post-Holi care.
Additional Self-Care Products
- Pimple patches: ₹299
- Moisturizing coffee body scrub: ₹395
- Cold-pressed olive oil: ₹259
- Conditioning beard oil: ₹227
- Weighted gel eye mask: ₹130
- Open-pore reducing moisturizer: ₹269
- Rambutan, date, and liquorice lip scrub: ₹214
- Overnight moisture infusion mask: ₹580
- Matte finish varnish in 'Charcoal' from Lakme: ₹249
- Destress roll-on oil: ₹330
- Hydrating aqua balm from L'Oreal: ₹419
- Charcoal mask: ₹99
- Sunscreen SPF 50: ₹371
After Holi, remember to take care of your skin, hair, and body with these tips and products. Enjoy the festivities while keeping your self-care routine in mind!
- This year, for the upcoming Holi2020 festival, ensure you practice self-care by preparing and protecting your skin, hair, and nails with advanced skincare products like ZO Complexion Renewal Pads, Firming Serum, and Daily Boosting Serum from Revision.
- If you're planning your Holi shopping, don't forget to include essentials like petroleum jelly, dark nail polish, and a weighted gel eye mask from IndiaComTent for pre-Holi protection.
- After the Holi festivities, pamper yourself with international self-care products like the hydrating aqua balm from L'Oreal, the pimple patches, and the rambutan, date, and liquorice lip scrub, which can be found on amazonindia.
- For those seeking a happyholi with a focus on health-and-wellness and lifestyle, consider incorporating items such as cold-pressed olive oil, conditioning beard oil, and the charcoal mask into your routine for post-Holi recovery.
- When shopping for home-and-garden products, consider the overight moisture infusion mask and the matte finish varnish in 'Charcoal' from Lakme to ensure your skin stays nourished and protected even after the festivities.
- As the festival of colors approaches, don't forget to prioritize sunscreen protection with a SPF 50 product to ensure your skin remains healthy and well-protected.
