Holi 2021: Keep Your Skin Safe On The Festival Of Colours With 5 Pre-Holi Beauty Tips

Holi brings with it much merriment and joy. There's the gathering of family and friends as well as offering of delicious beverages and partaking in meals together. Its highlight, of course, is the colours everyone plays with. Whether in the form of water or gulal powder, it isn't called the festival of colour for no reason, you know. It's a blast overall and Holi 2021 promises to be the same. Your skin however, may feel differently. After all, staining from colours, their harsh formulas and day-long sun exposure can leave it irritated, damaged and dull. For sensitive skin types, that can even turn into rashes and pimples. So before Holi 2021 comes around, we've got 5 beauty tips for you to follow in order to keep your skin, body and nails protected during the festival.

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5 Pre-Holi 2021 Home Remedies To Follow For Your Skin

Shield your skin from damage this Holi 2021 with these simple pre-Holi beauty tips to try before you step out.

1. Ice It Up

Once you've washed your face, wrap 3-4 ice cubes in a cotton handkerchief and apply it to your entire face. Continue until the ice cubes have melted. The cold temperature of ice contracts the pores and closes them. This will prevent any gunk from getting in there.

2. Get Jelly

Don't forget that your lips also need protection before getting coloured up. Instead of ordinary lip balm, apply a thick coat of petroleum jelly to your pout as it is thicker and forms a more long-lasting barrier on your lips.

(Also Read: Holi 2021: Protect Your Hair From Colours With These Hair Care Products)

Protect your skin during the colourful festival

3. Say Yes To Oil

Apply a layer of oil to your face and other exposed areas of your skin like your neck, hands, legs and feet. Coconut oil or olive oil is a good option as they are fairly thick to repel any coloured water that comes your way.

4. Nail It

Don't forget your nails because they too can get terribly stained for weeks if they aren't protected before Holi. Apply 2 coats of dark coloured nail polish before any festivities to prevent that from happening.

5. Protect From The Sun

Along with every other skin protection, make sure that sunscreen is a part of your routine for Holi. Not only will it add to the layers, it will prevent sun damage even when you're out during the day.

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