{"id":656,"date":"2016-03-22T10:40:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T05:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/?p=656"},"modified":"2016-03-22T10:40:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T05:10:25","slug":"holi-special-tips-to-prevent-skin-hair-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/holi-special-tips-to-prevent-skin-hair-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Holi Special – Tips to Prevent Skin & Hair Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of the year when watery splashes and powdered colors<\/strong> seem to be a common sighting across the country.<\/p>\n

Did you know\u2026?<\/h5>\n

In olden days, Holi<\/strong> was played with vegetable colors<\/strong> but these days most kinds of water colors<\/strong> & pastes contain toxic compounds (used in the base of engine oils) that can easily trigger acute skin allergies<\/strong> as well as temporary blindness.<\/p>\n

Lack of knowledge and information about synthetic colors<\/strong> is one of the prime reasons that trigger hair & skin problems<\/strong> post Holi celebrations<\/strong>. Chemical and metallic<\/strong> colors<\/strong> are health hazards and highly capable of causing skin and hair allergies<\/strong>. Instead of using colors<\/strong> that contain harmful chemicals, you can opt for natural colors<\/strong> such as henna, turmeric, marigold flowers, tomatoes and tea leaves for a safe and skin-friendly Holi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Soak in the colors of Holi<\/strong>, but before you do that, spare a few minutes to think about the effect of colors<\/strong> on your skin<\/strong> and hair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Safe<\/strong> colors<\/strong> are duly certified by relevant authorities and carry all product information clearly on the product packaging. Red & Pink colors<\/strong> come off easily as compared to Green, Orange or Purple which are gaudy colors<\/strong> and contain harsh chemicals.<\/p>\n

Chemical colors<\/strong> can cause severe damage to the skin<\/strong>. Apply a generous proportion of Vaseline or Mustard\/Olive\/Coconut oil to the exposed areas of your skin<\/strong> before and after Holi<\/strong> celebrations. It acts as a protective shield and guards the skin<\/strong> to some extent from the damaging effects of synthetic colors<\/strong>. Do not forget to apply a good quality moisturizer to your face before stepping out. If you are planning to go for a short haircut, a few days before Holi could be the best time to get that perfect makeover<\/p>\n

Drink plenty of water to replenish the skin<\/strong> which tends to become dry after coming in contact with the toxins used in artificial colors<\/strong>. Wear long sleeved tops and full length bottoms to protect your skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Get a relaxing head massage with a good quality hair<\/strong> oil. Oiling the hair<\/strong> prevents Holi<\/strong> colors<\/strong> from sticking on to the strands thereby reducing hair damage<\/strong>. Apart from this precautionary measure, it would also be a good idea to cover up your hair<\/strong> with a scarf, cap, hat or bandana just to offer extra protection from colors<\/strong> that contain hard-to-rinse dyes. Avoid keeping your hair<\/strong> open while playing with colors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For removing these colors<\/strong> it is best to use a mild cleanser as compared to soaps which can trigger dryness or skin irritation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do not apply make up while playing Holi<\/strong> as the colors<\/strong> can easily stick with cosmetics and cause subsequent skin damage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Try not to undergo any cosmetic procedure for atleast 7-10 days after Holi<\/strong> if the color<\/strong> remains on the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Every year, Holi<\/strong> gives us colorful memories to cherish for a lifetime. These precautionary measures will ensure that your hair and skin<\/strong> remain unharmed during & after the celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of the year when watery splashes and powdered colors seem to be a common sighting across the country. Did you know\u2026? In
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