24/03/2024
Holi will be celebrated soon.. here are a few tips to make it more enjoyable for your Skin & Hair as well
Pre-Holi
Skincare :
🌈 apply a moisturiser
🌈do not forget Sunscreen ,reapply after 2 hrs
🌈applying a layer of petrolatum jelly on your face and body will enable you to further protect your skin from the harsh chemicals in the holi Colors
🌈stop all AHAs, BHAs, physical exfoliation , avoid peels, lasers, bleached a week before
🌈retinol serums/creams should be stopped at least a day before
🌈 combat oxidative stress and inflammation with a clean diet comprising of fruits , vegetables, nuts, plenty of water, Vit C and other anti-oxidants ,
Reduce consumption of sweets, dairy , alcohol, fizzy drinks
Hair Care
- apply coconut based hair oils to your hair from roots to the ends
Numerous studies have evidenced the protective effects of coconut oil on hair by acting as a barrier preventing the Colors to pe*****te the hair strands and having damage repair qualities.
- dry , frizzy and curly hair can also benefit by applying a layer of leave-in conditioner
- tie your hair in a bun or a beautiful braided hairstyle to minimise hair exposure
- cover your hair a hat cap or scarf for additional protection from harsh Colors and sunlight
Post holi
Follow the following tips to help your skin recover from the potential drying and irritating effects of Colors and sun exposure
Skincare
🌈 use a gentle cleanser
🌈 apply generously a moisturiser adapted to your skin type
🌈 moisturisers, night repair and nourishing creams , anti-inflammatory creams for a few days after the festivities can help dry sentitive and acne prone skin .
Contact your dermatologist for tailor made solutions to protect acne prone skin
🌈 continued sun protection
🌈 lots of water
🌈anti-oxidants in your diet, Vit C, omega 3 , Hyaluronic acid , milk thistle , resveratrol
Hair care
🌈 wash the color off your haïr earliest possible
🌈 gentle shampoo, preferable sulfate free
🌈single wash should suffice, using lukewarm to cold water to not dry your hair further
🌈 apply a hydrating hair treatment post festivités
❌hot hair styling tools
Laser treatments : Laser Hair Removal, rejuvenation, pigmentation, spider veins
Chemical peels - pigmentation, wrinkles, acne
Botox and fillers - for wrinkles, face slimming, volume loss, lip augmentation
Microneedling, PRP