Holi Aftercare: 9 Salon-Approved Tips To Soothe And Revive Stressed Skin

Holi is all about vibrant colours, fun, and celebration, but the aftermath on your skin can be quite harsh. The mix of colours, sun exposure, and harsh chemicals can leave your skin dry, irritated, and stressed. To help your skin bounce back with a healthy glow, here are some salon-approved tips shared by Remy Albuquerque, Sr. Aesthetician at Looks Salon and Namika Kant, Technical Expert at Envi Salons to heal and hydrate it post-Holi.

9 Salon-Approved Tips To Soothe And Revive Stressed Skin

Here are salon-approved tips to soothe and revive stressed skin:

Oil Cleansing First

Remy Albuquerque recommends using a face wash or cleanser, rub coconut oil or a pre-cleanser oil on your skin. This helps lift the colours naturally without excessive rubbing.

Use A Gentle Face Wash

Remy advises using a mild cleanser with aloe vera or lavender that can help soothe the skin. Avoid products with alcohol or harsh chemicals.

Soothe And Repair With A Hydrating Mask

Namika recommends applying a cooling gel mask with cucumber, aloe vera, or hyaluronic acid to calm inflammation.

Exfoliate, But Gently

After a day or two, according to Amy, you can use a gentle exfoliator to remove any remaining light colours without irritating your skin.

Apply A Soothing Toner

Amy advises using a toner with rice water and rose water to soothe the skin and minimise pores.

Replenish Moisture With A Serum

Namika advises using a hyaluronic acid serum to restore lost hydration. A vitamin C serum helps repair and brighten dull, post-Holi skin.

Hydrate And Heal

Amy recommends applying a thick layer of moisturiser, shea butter, or aloe vera gel to restore hydration and help your skin heal.

Treat Sensitive Areas With Extra Care

According to Namika, use soothing under-eye gels for tired, puffy eyes. Apply hydrating and moisturising lip masque to heal dry lips and cuticle oil to nourish the cuticles.

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Drink And Eat For Skin Recovery

Apart from topical application, it’s important to hydrate well with coconut water, herbal teas, and fresh fruit juices. You should eat antioxidant-rich foods like berries, nuts, and leafy greens to aid skin repair.

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Follow these tips to soothe and revive your skin.

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