Holi is the festival of fun and colour. Unfortunately for many of us, this festival also harms our skin. The colours used during this festival contain several toxic chemicals that dry out the skin, leaving it looking dull and lifeless.

Mentioned below is a skin prep that is sure to have your skin thanking you post your Holi celebration.

1. Cover As Much As Possible

When it comes to fighting off the hazardous effects of the chemicals present in the colours, avoidance is better than cure. While we understand that it is impossible to completely avoid colour during the Holi celebration, wearing a long sleeve t-shirt and applying lotion to your skin is a great way to add barriers between your skin and the harmful effect of the colours. For those with sensitive skin, we recommend Kaya's Soothing Light Day Moisturizer with SPF 25. This is a colour and fragrance free moisturizer that is very light on the skin and provides it with a matte finish. This product does not clog the pores and gives one a calm, soothing sensation. It also protects the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun while simultaneously removing the tan and brightening the skin. For women with dry and normal skin types, we suggest using Kaya's White Protect Body Lotion. This product is enriched with Niacinamide, a potent whitening active and Imperata Cylindrica Extract to ensure that your skin maintains an even skin tone and long-lasting hydration. This is a light-weight, non-sticky, fast-absorbing product, that contains SPF 13 and protects your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.

2. Do Not Forget The Sunscreen

While playing Holi may seem like all fun and games, staying out in the sun for a long period of time could eventually cause you to get a tan. To avoid this, apply some sunscreen to your skin just before you leave the house. The Daily Use Sunscreen SPF 30, is a great everyday product to use for those who have an oily or combination skin type. In addition to containing SPF 30, the Daily Use Sunscreen SPF 30, also contains Niacinamide which is an ingredient that is known for brightening one's skin. This is a lightweight, non-greasy broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. If you are someone who has sensitive skin, we suggest going with the Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin. Specially formulated for dry and sensitive skin, this is a perfume free, lightweight, non-greasy cream that easily spreads on your skin. It protects your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun while also preventing skin ageing due to extreme exposure to the sun. Kaya's Youth Protect Sunscreen SPF 50 is a broad spectrum sunscreen that can be used by all skin types. This sunscreen contains geranium, an anti-oxidant which improves the elasticity of the skin and prevents the photoaging of the skin.

3. Lip Care Is As Important As Skin Care

When it comes to prepping your skin for Holi, it is important to ensure that your lips are well taken care of. Kaya has a range of lip balms that are sure to suit your every mood. This is a range of nourishing lip balms that are known to moisturize dry and chapped lips. Additionally, these lip balms contain SPF  which protect your lips from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.

Holi is a fantastic festival to celebrate and with the skin prep mentioned above, you are sure to have all the fun and none of the drama when it comes to Holi.

Want the perfect post-Holi skincare routine? Check out 3 Post-Holi Skin Care Tips That Will Definitely Have Your Skin Thanking You.