Amidst the excitement of Diwali festivities, there’s always the chaos of preparations, late-night decorations, and hours of meal preparation, which can lead to stress. Extreme stress can wreak havoc on your hair and skin health after Diwali.
Therefore, it becomes important to prioritize the health of your skin and hair to keep it looking its best not only during the festival but also afterwards. Here are some hacks.
9 ways to take care of your skin and hair after Diwali
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Here’s what you can do to take care of your skin and hair after Diwali.
1. Hydration is key
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We all know that the amount of toxins, smoke, pollution, and parties only increases during the Christmas season, so make sure you stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water during the holiday season to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness.
2. Sunscreen
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If you think staying home during the Christmas season won’t harm your skin, you’re wrong. Even in the cooler months, the sun’s rays can be harmful. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or above, especially if you are going to participate in outdoor Diwali festivities.
3. Gentle cleansing and exfoliation
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Use a gentle cleanser to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils. Avoid harsh soaps and scrubs that can irritate your skin.
Also, exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and feel rejuvenated. This will also help remove all the dirt and pollutants that have built up on your skin.
4. Avoid makeup
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As the festive season ends with Diwali, there is no need to apply makeup on your skin. We recommend wearing as little make-up as possible to allow your skin to repair and breathe.
Choose from a fruit or hydra facial to rejuvenate and hydrate your skin.
5. Get enough sleep
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The Diwali celebrations must have made you sleepless. Late night parties and early morning preparations can make it difficult to get enough sleep, which can affect the health of your skin.
Now that the celebrations are over, it’s time to get enough sleep because our skin repairs itself while we sleep. Sleep ensures an increase in natural collagen that rejuvenates the skin (this is the fruit you should eat for long-lasting beauty).
6. Apply a sheet mask
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Sheet masks are the easiest and most effective way to rejuvenate your skin. It gives your skin the moisture it needs and gives it a long-lasting glow. There are a variety of sheet masks available on the market that feature different ingredients. You can choose the one that suits your skin type.
The best time to apply a sheet mask is at night (get a natural glow with rice flour) as the ingredients take enough time to absorb into your skin.
7. Protect your hair
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If you like to style your hair, you are more likely to damage it. Using hair styling tools like straighteners and curlers without heat-resistant sprays can be more harmful to your hair than you think.
Using a heat protection spray can help prevent hair damage and make your hair look healthy and shiny.
8. Protective styling only
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Who doesn’t want to change their hairstyle during the holiday season? As a result, you may end up trying hairstyles that put extreme pressure on your hair. Instead, choose easy, loose hairstyles.
Tight hairstyles can cause hair breakage and increase the chance of traction alopecia.
9. Avoid overwashing
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Some people have the habit of washing their hair frequently. Over-washing can strip your hair of its natural oils and damage it. Limit your hair washing to once or twice a week.
On that note, enjoy your self-care.
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