How to protect skin in holi?

Harsh chemicals present in colors used in Holi can cause itching and rashes which can lead to eczemas upon scratching. Dry skin leaves a lot of scope for these harmful chemicals as the skin layer allows the color to penetrate easily. Ensure you

  • Wear clothes that can cover maximum part of your body so as to prevent exposing your skin to colours and chemicals. Preferably, wear a fullsleeves shirt and full length jeans.
  • Apply a thick layer of a good quality cream or oil to your skin, especially on the exposed parts, including the face and hands.  
  • While playing Holi, use more of red or pink colors, which can easily be taken off with a cleanser and does not require deep scrubbing. Moreover, dark colours including gaudy purple, green, black, deep brown have more harmful chemicals in them and should be avoided.
  • In case, while playing Holi, you sense some kind of irritation on your skin, immediately wash off color from that part of the body and apply soothing calamine lotion or a cold cream.

To read more see Color Yourself Healthy this Holi!


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