Post Holi care tips for brides and grooms – straight from the experts!

It’s that time of the year again! When Rang Barse is blasted from society speakers, kids are running with their pichkaris, the teenagers are threatening you with pakka rang and elders are just finding an excuse to get their hands on some bhang!

Holi has a special place in everyone’s hearts. Every year we might make excuses and try to stay away but the cheer in the air just ropes you in! Boy and girls, brides and grooms, I understand that March-April is a tough time. You are either getting married just after Holi or weeks after it. In any case, you don’t want patched colours on your skin/nails, irritated skin and damaged hair on your or your friend’s wedding day!

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I, the millennial grandmother, am here to give you some tips on how to take care of your skin and hair post holi!I took some help from my other millennial friends, Before the Wow and The Man Company. Here is a list of things that we have compiled for you guys!

Skin care Tips for Brides & Bridesmaids

Ladies, ladies, ladies! Relax! The colour will go away, your skin will heal and you will  be happy again! But, if you don’t want any damage and wish to nip it in the bud, here are some tips my friend Before the Wow told me about-

#1 Cleanse– Use your regular skin cleanser to ensure you are rid of all the harmful colors that can cause acne, rashes or any allergies. Use a mild cleanser with rose water, cucumber extracts so that there is no burning sensation.

#2 Masks- Use a homemade mask  like ubtan made from sandalwood, haldi, honey and yogurt. It will help your skin cool down and help balance your skin’s PH level.

#3 Moisturize– Like every skincare routine, end this one with moisturizer.

Pro tip: Don’t scrub your face or body just before Holi. This will open up your pores, allowing the colours to seep in and cause further damage.

Bonus tip: Someone coloured your hair silver? Or broke an egg on your head? Chill girl! Just take a wheat beer and wash your hair with it. Beer acts like a cleanser and will condition your hair too!

Skin care Tips for Grooms & Groomsmen

Psst…psst..men! I found the Holy Grail for you guys! *Drumrolls* Let me introduce you to The Holy Cleanser from The Man Company! The Holy Cleanser is a deep cleansing kit from your head to toe. You can scrub away every inch of dirt that you have accumulated due to 2 minutes long showers. Here is how it will help y’all-

1. Lavender & Cedarwood Beard Oil (30 ml)- This aromatic oil works like magic for beards. Lavender is a stress reliever and has antibacterial properties that ensure you have a healthy, easy to manage beard.

2. Lavender & Cedarwood Beard Wash (100 ml)- The beard wash will help you get rid of the colours and thandai stuck to your beard! The Cedarwood, little known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties ensures you have a thick and healthy mane.

3. Argan & Almond Hair Oil (50 ml)- A one man army, the Argan & Almond Hair Oil helps your hair to shine, grow, prevent  hair fall and prevent dandruff.

4. Peppermint & Clove Charcoal Shampoo (250 ml)- The combination of peppermint and clove help to eliminate dandruff and lice from your hair.

5. Ylang-Ylang & Argan Charcoal Face Wash (100 ml)- The Ylang-Ylang & Argan Charcoal Face Wash rejuvenates the skin, treats acne and prevents skin infection, thus saving your skin from aftermath of Holi!

6. Charcoal Soap Bar (125 gm)- Charcoal helps to remove dirt and toxins that are clogging your pores. Its antibacterial properties not only kill germs but also exfoliate your skin.

See?! It is the Holy Grail, isn’t it?

Post Holi care is easy and important so don’t skip it, you guys!