Holi skin care: Here’s how to take care of your skin and hair post Holi

Traditionally, Holi was celebrated with dry gulaal and buckets of water. But now, it also comes with unwanted and unexpected splashes of synthetic water colors whose after effects are not so favorable to the skin and hair. So, why not follow a post Holi skin care and hair care regimen to get rid of the Holi colors gently and in a way that it does not damage your skin and hair.
Here are some post Holi skin care tips as well as post Holi hair care tips for you to follow-
Use a gentle and re-hydrating face wash or cleanser

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This soap-free formula with gentle foaming agents is perfect to wash off holi colors from your face and hydrate your skin post Holi. It provides a deep cleansing option and moisturizing agents soothes and softens the skin. It leaves the skin perfectly cleansed and purified along with a feeling of freshness.
How to use: Simply apply it to your face and gently massage using your fingertips. Then, rinse it off and pat dry.
Replenish and nourish your skin with a hydrating toner

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This pure and active water-based toner is made using flowers, fruits and herbal extracts to tone and revive the skin post cleansing. Also, this toner is intensely hydrating and prepares your skin for a nourishing routine. And what's more, it works for men as well.
How to use: Use it post cleansing or as required during the day.
Include a gentle body wash or body polisher in your skincare regimen

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This body polisher is packed with Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha and Gokharu, which feature antioxidant properties to prevent any kind of skin damage. Get smoothness and dazzling radiance, especially post Holi, as it gently removes dead cells and rejuvenates the skin, leaving it fresh. The mineral-rich salts fused with nourishing sensual oils makes it the perfect scrub for softening and exfoliating your skin.
How to use: Use it in the shower on wet skin to remove dead cells and polish the skin. Rinse well.
Try homemade or ready made ubtans

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This body cleanser is packed with essential minerals and herbs without any laurel sulfates. This soap-free Ayurvedic formulation effectively cleanses and exfoliates the skin and leaves it smoother and glowing. It is 100% natural and can be very potent and powerful in removing Holi colors from your skin without causing any damage to its outer layer.
How to use: Mix some powder with water to make a wet paste. Apply to moist skin and lightly massage in circular motion. Rinse it off. Use it with pure rose water for best results.
Use a mild shampoo to wash off colors

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Try L’Oreal’s oil-enriched hair care professional range as its deeply nourishing Mythic Oil shampoo is a powerful blend of essential oils. It generously forms foam while cleansing your hair gently to give a deep nourishment and perfect shine to it. It contains Argan oil, which is exclusively sourced from Morocco and myrhh extract, which is extracted from aromatic resins. Both of these together cleanses and hydrates the scalp, leaving your hair softer and shinier than before.
How to use: Apply shampoo to wet hair and distribute it evenly. Massage your scalp for two minutes with this and rinse.
Quick Tip: Use L’Oreal Mythic Oil nourishing conditioner after washing your hair with this shampoo.
Use a nourishing conditioner to protect your hair from damage

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This rich Ayurvedic formula seals in a rich blend of lipids and other essential ingredients to hydrate and nourish the hair. This conditioner helps in maintaining moisture and also protects from any further damage. It also heals any kind of irritation or infection in scalp. Try this herbal blend post Holi to get shiny and healthy hair with every wash.
How to use: Apply on wet hair. Leave on for two minutes and rinse with clean water.
Follow up with a nourishing hair masque

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This mask is especially formulated to treat damaged hair- so it is obvious to include in your post Holi hair care regimen. The Argan oil in it conditions the hair and make them shiny while rosemary oil in it restore the scalp’s moisture. The milk proteins in it repair hair tissues, making your hair look smoother than before.
How to use: Take a palm full of this hair mask and apply uniformly from root to tip. Spread the mask all over the hair using a comb. Cover your hair with hot towel and then leave it for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with a shampoo.