HOLI SKIN CARE by expert Dermatologists at Veritaas Clinic & Diagnostic Centre

As the festival of colour approaches, protect your skin against harmful colours. Synthetic colours may cause skin irritation, rashes or allergies . Apart from this washing off colours of Holi would leave the skin dry and irritated. Before stepping out to play Holi you need to  :- 

Pre-Wash your hair – If you don’t when the pre-dirt mixes with colours, it can further damage your hair making it rougher and vulnerable to breaking. So wash and condition your hair well before playing with colours. Veritaas Multi Specialty Clinic in Gurgaon

Sunscreen – Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before playing Holi to prevent tanning outside.

Oil  – The synthetic colours available in the market may contain harmful chemicals and even glass particles. Apply a thick coat of oil on your skin and hair an hour before stepping out. The oil acts as a protective layer and makes it easier for the colour to come off later. Don’t miss out on places like behind your ear, between finger tips and near your finger nails. Give yourself a thorough head massage with coconut or olive oil .to prevent the colour from settling on your scalp. Dryness also makes your skin and hair more vulnerable to toxic colours, making it easier for the colours to penetrate deep into your skin. An oil therapy will help avoid this.

Dressing for Holi – Reduce skin exposure. Wear full sleeved and full length clothing to give your skin maximum protection from colours. Wear cotton clothes that completely protect the skin from the colours. Tie up your hair in a bun, this will ensure maximum protection to your hair and scalp. Use an oversized pair of sunglasses that will protect your eyes from the direct exposure to colour.

Use Natural colours  – Use safe, non-toxic and natural colours are far as possible. Chemicals-less colours are easier to wash off. Moreover, they do not cause harm to your skin. A good option is to make colours yourself at home, like they used to in the good old days.

Cleansing – After playing, remember not to use harsh soaps to get rid of the colours from your skin as it may irritate and dry the skin further. Do not wash your face with soap immediately; because its alkaline nature causes further dryness. Use a cleansing cream or lotion instead which will soothe the skin while cleaning and removing off the colours. Rinse your hair with plenty of water to wash away the dry colours and tiny particles of mica. Use a mild natural shampoo which deeply cleanses the hair without causing further damage. You can add a  juice of a lemon to a mug of water and use it as a last rinse. This helps to restore the acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. Visit Us!