Beauty Expert Richa Aggarwal Gives Holi Skin Care Tips

 By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 10^th March:-  Holi has arrived and we all are very thrilled to get drenched in splash of vivid colors but in midst of fun ride we often overlook the harmful effects of the chemical colors caused on our skin and hair. These chemical ridden colors are detrimental for our skin and health. Skin allergies and rashes are another common problems caused by the colors. Problems can get aggravated if you wash off you colors harshly and briskly post holi.

Holi also leaves one totally exhausted as a deep fatigue sets in after the festivity gets over. Richa Aggarwal, beauty expert, Cleopatra wellness beauty & makeovers tells how to overcome all these Holi nuisances with ease.  She said that avoid using harsh colors instead use organic colors. Organic colors don’t contain any toxic components which and are safe and better choice Organic colors are easily available in the market and can be prepared easily. As far as the colors used are concerned in Holi people have many choices to go for ranging from natural to organic colors. Many chemical based colors are also available in the market which are very harsh and chemically react with one’s hair and skin. They create a chemical coating on the skin, hair and even the scalp which is a sensitive part of the body. Natural colors which are made from flowers or plants on which no kind of pesticide has been used are safe to use.

People who have sensitive or highly dehydrated skin or are suffering from any hormonal imbalances like thyroid should avoid playing Holi with such colors as it can create havoc with their skin. Such people should be on a preventive measure at least 15 days before the festival. They should use either tea tree or lavender oil in their bath and soak themselves for minimum 30 minutes twice daily. This will protect them from most of the harmful effects of Holi.

 Normally people go for shampooing, bleaching and then coloring their hair to remove the colors that get deposited in their hair. But harsh colors do not wash away that easily. Due to the chemicals even your scalp becomes infected and bleaching will only exaggerate the condition which may result in getting rashes. Also as a side affects your hair may start getting grey at an early age. Instead go for a mild shampoo and use curd as a conditioner for 3-4 days regularly. This will not only condition your hair but also detoxify and clean your hair without causing any damage.

Similarly to remove the color people go for using harsh scrubs on their skin like apricot and walnut scrubs. 

                                                   

After your Holi fun is over you can go for refreshing and invigorating spa if you want to go for full body spa then chocolate spa is the most excellent. Apart from that include lots of fruit juices like pineapple, orange and strawberry which will relax and stimulate all your body senses. Make a point to give yourself proper sleep before going for any of these treatments

To protect your skin, go for a mixture of 1 tablespoon each of coconut oil and olive oil and add to it a teaspoon of castor oil. Apply this mixture all over your skin before playing Holi. Make sure you apply it on the ears as well and the area behind the ears. You can also apply sunscreen after applying the mixture to prevent tanning.

You can also apply Aloe Vera based soothing creams to make a protective layer on your skin and prevent it to come in contact with your skin. This will also help in getting stubborn colors washed off effortlessly

Protecting your lips from damage of colors is also imperative and you can put on a good layer of lip balm to keep your lips moisturized and protected

Avoid applying any kind of makeup before playing Holi. But For nails, apply nail polish on both the hand and feet to keep them off colors. Also, apply Vaseline or any petroleum gelly in the inner side of nails and on the back of your ears.