In Pics | Easy and simple tips to take care of skin & hair after Holi

With Holi here, here are some skin and hair care essentials suggested by beauty experts to save you from the damage that colours do to your skin.

Cleanse your skin with a natural face wash that will help remove dirt and harmful chemicals from your face and prevent breakouts, follow this up with a gentle scrub that will help exfoliate the skin leaving it soft and supple. Credit: Getty Images

Use a clarifying shampoo to rinse colour from hair. After shampooing, apply conditioner. Leave hair for a couple of minutes and rinse with cold water. Use colour-protecting conditioner for colour-treated hair. Credit: Getty Images

Before going to bed, use a mild hand and foot cream and a facial oil that will help replenish your skin and restore moisture overnight.

To protect your nails from Holi colours, you must apply nail paint. Start by applying a topcoat for added protection and to prevent staining nails. After the festivities are over, simply remove with an acetone-free nail polish remover. Credit: Getty Images

A scrub loaded with turmeric and ginger essential oils has rich therapeutic and antiseptic properties. These oils effectively pull out deep impurities, grime and dirt from your skin that is accumulated due to harsh Holi colours. Credit: Getty Images

A good toner will calm down any kind of skin irritation and redness on the skin that gets affected by the harsh chemicals and colours. Credit: Getty Images

Dr Geetika Goel, a consultant of Clinic Dermatech, says one should moisturise their face and body with good-quality moisturisers and body butters post washing as dry, irritated skin can attract allergies and rashes. Credit: Getty Images

After taking a shower post-Holi, avoid directly exposing your skin to the sun without sunscreen. Use SPF 30 or higher as your skin might become more susceptible to sun damage after scrubbing and repeat cleansing. Credit: Getty Images