The ever-bright festival of colors is here! Every year Holi brings in the joy of togetherness and vibrancy. The liveliness of spreading colors and splashing water guns or water balloons is a joy but it also comes with some risks for the skin as well. The harshness of non-organic Holi colors on your face however need not stop you from having fun. We have some essential tips and tricks for pre and post-skincare so you can play with colours and water with no worries.
With the right Lotus Herbals skin care products, you can save your skin from chemicals and other factors, so without further ado, let's begin!
Pre-Holi skin Care Tips
Prepping your skin right before heading out of your door can make a huge difference. It protects your skin from the harshness of the colors and helps the post-skincare routine to glide on smoothly. Here are five things you should consider as a part of your pre-holi skincare.
1. Start with protecting your lips
Your lips can get stained with the Holi colors, so keeping them covered with a lip balm can be extremely helpful. Use the Colorkick Exfoliating & Hydrating Lip Sugar SPF 20 which is a hydrating and exfoliating lip product that naturally enhances your lip's color and texture and keeps them hydrated and soft with Vitamin E as one of the main ingredients
2. Moisturize your skin
Your hands and legs may be exposed to harmful chemicals in Holi colors. Use a body lotion that can help moisturize your skin and provide much-needed protection. Try the Lotus Herbals Almond Nourish Daily Nourishing Body Lotion SPF 20 as a part of your skincare routine as it comes with added SPF and almond oil as main ingredients which not only adds a protection layer to your skin but also helps make the post-Holi regime a lot easier. It helps to rejuvenate your skin and in addition, it has SPF 20 that provides much-needed sun protection.
3. Extra sun protection
There is nothing like too much protection from the sun. Hence, apply a good sunscreen before you get rid of some colors. The Lotus Safe Sun Sports Super-Stay Sunscreen SPF 70 is highly recommended that is light on your skin and shields you from any radical damage that may be caused because of the toxic colors. This sunscreen has calendula oil extracts as one of the main ingredients, which houses SPF properties that can block harmful sun rays and soothe irritated, burnt, overstressed skin. Chamomile helps to detoxify the skin, and brings out sheer radiance on the face.
Post-Holi skin care tips
Now that you have had enough fun with water and colors, it's time to rejuvenate your skin from the probable damage. Here are some basic skincare routine steps for post-holi damage.
1. Cleanse your face the right way.
One can wash off and get rid of Holi colours from the face. Use a gentle cleanser to soothe the skin after using Holi colours. Lotus Herbals NEEMWASH Neem & Clove Ultra-Purifying Face Wash is the best face wash that is known to naturally clean and purify your face using ingredients like neem and clove extracts. Neem acts as a natural cleanser that can remove stubborn impurities and dirt ,soothe the skin inflammations and get rid of any skin conditions with the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals present in neem. The clove extracts helps to soothe irritated skin and this face wash is also considered to be the best face wash for sensitive skin.
2. Use a face scrub
To ensure that your face is completely free of any color residue. Apply a face scrub like Lotus Herbals Radiance Boost Ubtan Face Scrub to exfoliate your skin gently. This scrub eliminates deep dirt and impurities and provides a natural and radiant glow. It ensures clean skin for optimum results.
3. Moisturize your face
Now that you have a clean face, it's time to moisturize it. Using a good face moisturizer can help with this. The Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Advanced Pink Glow Face Masque is a creamy face masque containing natural ingredients like Bulgarian rose and Saxifraga extracts that deeply hydrates and moisturizes your skin to eliminate excess oils. Not just that, it improves the appearance of pores and the overall skin texture.
Well, it looks like we've come to the end of our colorful journey and we are sure that you are completely ready for a fun filled, safe Holi with all colours and water around! And let us tell you, with the help of our complete guide to pre- and post-skincare tips, you're going to look and feel like a million bucks. From moisturizing your skin before the festivities to locking in the moisture after good cleansing, you can take care of it all with this skincare routine.
Yes, it may seem too much to do, but trust us, this before and after care will be extremely helpful in the long run. And what better way to feel good than to celebrate with your loved ones while looking and feeling your best? You can find these products and more on Lotus Herbals online shopping options. So grab some colors, spread some love, and remember to care for yourself while you're at it. Happy Holi, folks!
