Holi is a festival of colours, but it’s also important to take care of your health and skin. In the past, people used to prepare colours and gulal at home. Now, countless options are available in the market, but gulal and other colours are laced with chemicals. This is harmful to your skin and health. Some colours even contain lead, which can cause skin peeling. Problems like rashes, pimples, itching, and burning can persist. To avoid this, learn the precautions to take.
The best practice for Holi is to use only organic colours, but even after many attempts, you may not be able to find chemical-free colours in the market. In such a situation, it’s best to prepare liquid colours at home along with gulal. You can also request visitors to play Holi with only natural colours. For now, let’s learn how to protect your skin from Holi colours.
Apply oil to your face.
The best way to protect your skin from Holi colours is to wake up early and apply oil to your face. While this may make your face look a little greasy and your selfies may not look good, it will protect your skin from the colours to a great extent. You can use mustard or coconut oil, as these are heavy oils.
A thick layer of petroleum jelly
If you don’t want to apply oil to your face, you can apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly. If you plan to play Holi outdoors and the event is organised in an open area, be sure to apply a thick layer of sunscreen. This will not only protect your skin from the colours but also prevent further damage from sunlight.
Take care of your nails and lips.
In addition to applying oil, sunscreen, or petroleum jelly to your entire face, it’s also important to use a good lip balm. The skin on your lips is very delicate, and colour can cause wounds that later become very painful. Similarly, you can apply nail paint to protect your nails from damage. Boys can use transparent nail paint. Apply transparent nail paint on the inside as well.
Full Clothing and Footwear
On Holi, it’s not enough to protect only your face from colours; it’s also important to take care of the skin on your hands and feet. To do this, wear full-sleeved clothes and massage your body with oil. Choose footwear for Holi that completely covers your feet and has a good grip. This way, you can protect your skin from colours.
