4. Paint Your Nails Dark Or Put Clear Polish

To avoid the Holi colours staining your nail bed, paint your nails with a dark shade of nail polish, the night before the festival. Men, you can opt for clear polish to defend your nails against damage if colour isn't your thing!

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5. Use Petroleum Jelly Generously

Protect your lips against exposure to irritants, by applying generous amounts of petroleum jelly, or Vaseline. Make sure there's a barrier on top of the delicate skin of your lips that prevents direct contact with harsh chemicals and infection-causing contaminants.

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6. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Arguably the most underrated Holi care advice, the chemical colours and the constant exposure to sun rays can cause your body to be severely dehydrated. Protect yourself from this predicament, by constantly hydrating yourself, pre, during as well as post-Holi.

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7. Avoid Any Skin Treatment Including Waxing And Threading Atleast 3-4 Days Before Holi

The more sensitive your skin is when you step out to play Holi, the higher is the probability of allergies, rashes and infections. As you can imagine, freshly waxed or plucked skin is especially delicate with your pores and follicles more exposed, and thus more prone to reacting badly to all the chemicals and colours.

During Holi

1. If You Have Long Hair, Put It Up In A Braid Or Bun

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2. Wear Dark Colours And Full Sleeves

Put as many layers between your skin and harmful chemical colours, as possible. Also, avoid wearing materials like denim that tend to get heavier once wet.

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3. Take Off Your Lenses, And If Possible Part With Your Glasses

In the spur of the moment, somebody can end up pushing the edges of your glasses against your face while trying to put colour on you. This can lead to serious injuries, so if possible, leave your glasses at home.

Post Holi

1. Appy A Raw Milk/ Curd And Besan Paste Before Shower

Home-made Ubtans work like magic for colour removal, without being harsh on your skin. Try rose water and turmeric, curd and besan, or raw milk and lemon juice.

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2. Use Olive Oil And Cotton Swabs For A Pre-Shower Cleanse

Olive oil can be used as a gentle cleanser, to wash off the outer layer of colours, before heading for a shower.

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3. Avoid Using Strong Soaps And Chemical Gels To Get The Colours Off

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Look for gentler alternatives.

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