The one festival that makes the Spring season special for all is Holi. The festival of colours is just around the corner and we are busy making all the preparations to celebrate it with much fun and fervour. Now, let's ask you, what comes to your mind when we say Holi preparation? You all will obviously say - making delicious gujiyas, buying colours, water guns, balloons and getting your Holi wear ready. While we totally agree with each of these, but have you ever thought of getting your skin ready as well? No, we are not talking about applying moisturisers and oil before going out on that very day. In fact, it is important to start with the preparation beforehand. Fret not, we have got you covered.
Why Is Pre-Holi Skin Care Important For You?
Holi celebration inevitably means applying lots of colours to your skin and hair. And let's agree, no one knows what chemicals these colours contain. As a result, we often end up with dry skin, irritations and acne after applying those colours. That's not all. Even our Holi indulgence including pakodas and samosas often leads to pimples on the skin. Prepping your skin for the same helps prevent inflammation and the skin irritation that follows.
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Here're 4 Easy Diet Tips To Prepare Your Skin For Holi Celebration:
1. Drink a lot of water:
By now, we all know how important it is to stay hydrated. According to WebMD, drinking enough water helps restore hydration and helps moisturise your skin naturally. This further helps reduce inflammation and flush out toxins from your skin.
2. Add coconut water to your diet:
Along with water, include at least a glass of coconut water in your diet. A study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, suggests that coconut water has antimicrobial properties, which may help aid in fighting acne along with neutralising the effects of free radicals in the body.
3. Avoid fried food:
At least for a week, try to eat as healthy as possible, with a diet comprising vegetables and fruits. Health expert Jaishree Sharad explains that eating a balanced diet helps keep your gut clean, further reducing the risks of inflammation.
4. Limit caffeine intake:
While we understand it's tough to avoid your morning and evening chai/coffee, all you can try to do is consume the drink within the limit. As per a report by the Cleveland Clinic, having an excess amount of caffeine and alcohol dehydrates your skin and leaves it with various problems including irritation, rashes and more.
Start following these simple tips from today and enjoy a colourful Holi worry-free. Happy Holi 2024, everyone!