The colorful faces,
water guns, water balloons and bhang (edible cannabis juice) together make the
celebration of Holi complete. The dancing and singing add to the celebration.
This festival is one
of the most awaited festivals for both kids and youngsters. This is celebrated
in Nepal and India.
It is believed that
this festival is celebrated to mark the victory over evil and share joy and
happiness.
This festival depicts
the different colors of life but these days adulteration has spoiled the fun of
this festival. These colors can cause rashes, breakpoints, allergies and other
skin problems.
Even though we try to
avoid but the family members of friends never leave us neat and clean and we
end up having colors in hair, and other body parts. This situation needs an appropriate
cure.
Although there are
many face packs available in the market nothing can be compared to the
freshly-made homemade packs as they are chemical-free and treats your skin
naturally.
Although using coconut
oil or olive oil or mustard oil on your face, neck, hair and to other exposed
areas can prevent damage from colors to some extent. For left-over colors, we
have the following DIY’s to help you regain your beautiful and glowing skin:
- Multani Mitti face pack
This is one of the
traditional ways used by queens to enhance their beauty. This DIY is quite easy
to use. Just soak the Multani mitti in water and apply it on your face and
neck. Wash it with warm water till the pack gets dry.
- Banana Pack
It is always
beneficial to use banana in your diet or any pack. Add mashed banana to an
equal amount of honey and milk. Apply it on your face and neck and wash it
after it dries. Banana is an effective way to remove colors and honey doesn’t
dry your skin.
- Oatmeal face pack
Three tablespoons of oatmeal
with two tablespoons of honey and lime juice. Message the pack gently on your
face and neck and leave it for 40 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. The
pack will not only cur your skin from dryness but will also make it glowing.
- Papaya paste
Adding papaya with
honey and Multani Mitti will work like a scrub on your face. This pack might
not take off all colors from your face but using it daily for 15 minutes will
surely be effective.
- Honey and almond pack
This pack is known to serve
the dual purpose as it will not only remove the color from your face but will
also help in restoring the natural moisture. Just blend the almond powder with
some milk, lemon juice, and honey. Apply it on your face and neck and wash it
after it gets dry.
- Curd/milk and besan
This pack is one of
the most traditional ways to keep your skin glowing and it is best to remove
colors. Mix curd or milk with besan equally and add few drops to rose water.
Apply this pack to your face and neck and remove it after 15-20 minutes.
- Orange peel and masoor dal pack
The dried and ground
orange peel with masoor dal with some curd and apply it on your face and neck.
Wash it after it gets dried.
Precautions to be
taken
- Avoid using hot/boiled water to remove the face packs
- Avoid applying packs, again and again, to remove color
at once. Use a pack once in a day
- Massage with few drops of almond oil or a moisturizer,
if your skin gets dried or itchy after applying the pack.
- Avoid applying any chemicals like bleach, facials, etc
at least 7 days after Holi to avoid any damage to the skin
As your skin is the
most delicate part of your body, therefore, has to be given a baby-soft
treatment. There are chances that the face packs might not take off the whole
color at once but repetitive use on a daily basis will surely show good
results.
I hope these packs
will help you retain your natural beauty after celebrating the most beautiful
festival of colors.
Do share your experience on how these face packs helped you in making your skin color free.
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