Introduction
Holi a festival of vibrant color, is celebrated in India and other Asian countries. People in this festival apply color to each other and celebrate the happiness of colors. The festival is joyous and meant to be celebrated with full enthusiasm, but the main role in this is played by the colors that are used.
Yes, these days the colors used in this beautiful festival often harm the skin in a bad way. Many holi colors contain harsh chemicals, metals, and dyes that cause skin irritation and redness. These colors can even cause breakouts and rashes in the skin.
Therefore, you must take care of your skin pre and post-holi celebration. Pre-holi skin care involves getting your skin ready for the festival and post-holi skin care involves removing holi color without harming your skin.
The best way to take care of your skin after celebrating this colorful festival is to use a DIY Face pack.
Check out some amazing DIY face packs after Holi-
Understanding Holi’s Impact on Skin
Holi is the festival of colors and everyone loves playing it. But it is also necessary to take care of your skin. So, before we move on to how to keep the skin good and healthy after the Holi celebration. Let’s understand Holi’s impact on skin-
- Breakouts
- Rashes
- Skin allergies
- Excessive itching
- Burning sensation
What should I apply to my face before playing Holi?
In the above section, you have understood the impact of holi colors on skin. Now, it’s time for some pre-holi skin preparation.
- Apply almond oil to your face. This helps to keep the colors away from the skin and also keep it healthy.
- Applying oil to the face is not enough, it is necessary to apply oil to your whole body so that holi colors do not affect your skin.
- Also, apply sunscreen on your skin before going to the celebration.
- For lips, apply Vaseline.
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
The Benefits of DIY Face Packs
There are many ways to care for the skin and make it healthy, but nothing beats the DIY face pack. Let’s see what are some of the benefits of DIY face packs-
- Cost-effectiveness- Making your face pack is the best gift you can give to your skin. The ingredients used in making the DIY face pack are easily available in the kitchen, which makes skincare very cost-effective.
- Freshness- The ingredients are fresh and active each time you make the face packs. So, you get to enjoy the effectiveness of the face pack.
- Natural Ingredients- The ingredients used in the DIY packs are all natural and healthy.
- Relaxation- Applying a DIY face pack helps to calm your skin and gives you a relaxing time.
- Nutrient-Rich- Many ingredients used in DIY face packs are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Essential Ingredients for DIY Face Packs
Some essential ingredients are very beneficial for keeping skin healthy and clean. These ingredients are-
- Turmeric- Turmeric with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties helps to keep the skin clean and clear from any bacterial infection. It brightens the skin and fades the dark spots.
- Yogurt- Yogurt is rich in lactic acid, it moisturizes the skin by increasing its water content. It also helps to exfoliate the skin by removing the dead skin cells.
- Honey- Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps to nourish and moisturize the skin and keep it hydrated. It helps to soothe and repair the damaged skin which happens with the holi color and reduces inflammation.
- Aloe vera- Aloe vera is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to calm the skin and relieve sunburn. Rich in vitamins and amino acids, aloe vera helps to promote skin healing and stimulate skin collagen.
- Rose water- Rose water is the ingredient that helps to hydrate and refresh the skin. It reduces skin inflammation and maintains the pH balance.
How to take care of skin after Holi?
1. Soothing Turmeric and Orange Peel Face Pack
Well, above you saw how beneficial turmeric is for the face. Its anti-inflammatory and antibiotic property helps to keep the skin clean and clear. Turmeric not only helps to prevent hyperpigmentation but also gives glowing skin.
Orange peel on the other hand is rich in essential oils and vitamin C, it helps to improve skin tone, reduce acne, and gives a healthy-looking skin.
DIY Face Pack-
- Take 1 tbsp. of Orange peel powder
- Add 1 tbsp. of Multani mitti
- A pinch of Turmeric.
- Mix all the dry ingredients
- Make a paste with the help of Almond oil.
- Apply the pack to your face.
- Let it dry.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
2. Moisturizing Banana and Honey Face Pack
This face pack is good for dry skin as it helps to provide moisturization and hydration to the skin. Honey helps to keep the skin soft and smooth and Banana brings the tightness to the skin.
DIY Face Pack-
- Take one ripe Banana and mash it
- Mash it properly, no lumps should be left.
- Add 1tbsp. of honey in it.
- Mix it properly
- Apply the banana paste to your skin.
- Let the paste dry
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
3. Calming Rose Water and Cucumber Face Pack
A perfect face mask to calm and hydrate your skin. We all know cucumber has a cooling property that helps to soothe irritated skin, reduce puffiness, and give a refreshing feeling.
Rose water with its antioxidant properties helps to nourish the skin and reduce irritation.
DIY Face Pack-
- Take ½ cucumber, peel it, and cut it into small pieces.
- Put the cucumber into a blender and make a puree.
- Add 1 tbsp. of rose water in it
- You can also add yogurt to the mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients
- Apply the pack to your skin
- Let it dry for 10 minutes
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
4. Detoxifying Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth) Face Pack
I feel, that Multani Mitti is a miraculous ingredient for the face. It helps to keep the skin clean and gives it a calming effect. Multani mitti absorbs oil, unclogs pores, and helps to reduce acne and blackheads.
DIY Face Pack-
- Take 2 tbsp. of Multani mitti
- Add 1 tbsp. of Rosewater
- 1 tbsp. of Honey
- And ½ tbsp. of Turmeric powder
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Apply the pack to your face.
- Leave it for 10 minutes
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Post and Pre Tips for Application and Usage
So, above are some of the DIY face packs which you can use to keep your skin healthy and glowing after the Holi celebration. Here are some tips for the application-
- Before you choose any DIY skincare pack, make sure the ingredients suit you.
- Clean your skin with cleansing milk and face wash.
- Now pat dry your skin and apply the face pack.
- Face pack should not be kept longer, as it can cause breakouts in the skin
- Do not talk while the pack is on your face.
- Wash the face pack with lukewarm water
- Apply the moisturizer.
Conclusion
So, above are the ways by which you can take care of your skin after the amazing Holi celebration. Holi colors can be stubborn, so you must follow a good skincare routine after the celebration to get back your healthy and glowing skin.
After playing with the colors, clean your skin with the cleansing milk or apply some organic coconut oil. Massage the oil on your face and then clean it with cotton. After you have cleaned your face with the oil, clean your face with a hydrating face wash.
And then go for the DIY face pack. Holi colors take time to get off, so do not scrub your skin harshly.
How do you take off the Holi colors?
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