Holi Hai!! Holi is here, and you’re going to get drenched in every colour! That’s just the rules. Throwing gulaal, dancing to loud beats, and making sure that no one escapes the splash zone, Holi chaos is absolutely unmatched. The madness is non-stop, but while you are continuing the fun, your skin is having it! Girls, let’s be real – the harsh sun exposure, the stubborn colour stains, and the dryness that follows, your skin is going to need some serious damage control. Worry not! Westside is here with its sunscreen and skincare to help your skin breathe. Show your skin some much-needed love.
So, you know your skin is going to absorb the colour and then get dry later on. It’s just science. Apply some rich hydrating moisturiser and a nourishing lip balm to lock in the moisture. A secret hack – before going to play Holi, apply some lightweight face oil to make post-Holi cleanup easy. Trust us, your future self will thank you.
You have to set the damage control before you go and dive into the madness of Holi. Babe, your skin needs the protection. You know you are going to be out for hours in the harsh sun, getting drenched in colours. On top of it, you deal with sunburns as you scrub the colours off. Yikes!!! Not happening! You need to take precautions to protect your skin. So basically, you need broad-spectrum, water-resistant (naturally), and at least SPF 50 sunscreen to protect that beautiful skin.
You need to apply your sunscreen! You wouldn’t play Holi without gulaal, so why would you step out in the summer sun without applying sunscreen? The sunscreen creates a protective barrier against the harsh UV rays and strong colours, helping you prevent any damage. Apply it generously on your face, neck, arms and legs please.
Once you are done with the madness and are completely drenched in various colours, it’s time for a cleanup. Remember, no matter how tempting it is, wash, don’t scrub. Use a gentle foaming cleanser that removes colour without stripping your skin of moisture. You can also apply some hydrating or cooling sheet masks to refresh your skin. Naturally, once you’re done, apply rich body lotion and hydrating serum to keep your skin soft and happy.
This Holi, don’t let the colours take over your skin. Play and dance your heart out to Raang Barse, Balam Pichkari, and other classic hits, but remember to take care of your skin.
Head to the Westside store near you or shop online at www.westside.com and keep your skin happy and healthy!
