Before the riot of colours begins, here’s a comprehensive guide for you to stock up on all the essential skin and hair care products to get your glow and shine back.
To clean it all up, try Mary Cohr’s soothing cleansing milk, infused with white orchid extract and shea oil. Its creamy texture removes all the stubborn Holi colour, and dirt leaving your skin soft and supple.
Rs 2,000. Available online.
A shot of good face serum is a must and Juicy Chemistry’s bakuchiol skin recovery face serum might just be what you need. Powered with bakuchiol, ginkgo biloba, acai, red grape extracts, and hyaluronic acid, it targets common perils like fine lines, spots, and pigmentation while stimulating collagen repair, refining pores, restoring elasticity, and preventing moisture loss. Massage your skin gently with it to get back the glow.
Rs 990. Available online.
Your face requires a much-needed moisture lock post all the colour splashes and The Derma Co’s 5% propylene oil-free moisturiser is armed with a blend of nourishing ingredients including propylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. This airy moisturiser promises 48-hour hydration without any oily residue. Infused with powerful humectants, this product gets swiftly absorbed and helps revitalise your skin, leaving it smooth and luminous.
Rs 329. Available online.
How convenient does a sunscreen roll-on sound? Fixderma Shadow SPF 50 roll-on has an ultralight, transparent sun-protecting formulation designed for all skin types. This innovative roll-on sunscreen not only moisturises and protects the skin barrier but also helps reduce the risk of sun allergies. With its convenient roll-on applicator, it effortlessly glides on the skin, providing broad-spectrum sun protection with a non-shiny finish, suitable for both the face and body.
Rs 675. Available online.
Even if you oil your hair thoroughly, it is left frizzy and rough, thanks to the colours. For a deep conditioning session, pamper your hair with Barcode Professional’s hair mask. With its deep conditioning and moisturising benefits, the product turns your mane soft and smooth, restoring the moisture balance. Also, this luxurious mask prevents hair from becoming brittle, frizzy, or prone to breakage.
Rs 2659. Available online.
Include a good nail care cream in your post-Holi skin care as well to revitalise your cuticles post-Holi. Moha’s nail care cream is an absolute winner with its nourishing formula. It moisturises, protects, and strengthens dry, brittle nails, leaving them looking smoother and feeling healthier. Repair the damage caused by colour and ensure your nails remain strong and beautiful.
Rs 245. Available online.
Holi parties often lead to sleepless nights and one of the most common aftereffects are dark circles and puffiness. Combat dark and puffy under-eyes with LOréal Paris glycolic bright dark circle eye serum. Formulated with a powerful blend of 3% glycolic acid, vitamin CG, and niacinamide, this serum is developed with a patented triple bead applicator for easy use and makes it a must-have quick fix.
Rs 699. Available online.
With the season of dry and chapped lips not yet over, go for a post-Holi lip cleansing, and moisturising session with a lip balm like Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Gummy Bear. Made of murumuru and shea butter, this effectively locks in moisture, thereby preventing chapped lips. Also, the lip balm features a lightweight formula, ensuring that your pout is devoid of any sticky feeling.
Rs 690. Available online.
Cureskin Gentle Cleanse Facewash effectively removes color residue while providing mild exfoliation. This foam-based, non drying, rejuvenating face wash contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid to gently exfoliate your skin, ensures the pores are less likely to clog, improving the skin tone and texture. It's fortified with aloe vera and Vitamin E to keep the skin hydrated. Rs 295. Available online.
After the vibrant celebrations of Holi, effective removal of colour is essential. Europe Girl's Remover Oil offers a gentle yet thorough cleansing, infused with natural floral oils to dissolve all traces of Holi colors. Designed to cater to various types of colorants, it ensures a complete removal process, leaving your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. Incorporate this remover into your post-Holi skincare routine to effectively cleanse your skin from any remnants of colours, allowing your skin to breathe freely and restore its natural balance. Rs 450. Available online.
In the aftermath of Holi, caring for your hair is crucial and Recode Anti Frizzy Hair Serum can be your go-to solution. It penetrates deep to nourish and repair, reduces frizz, adds shine, and offers heat protection. Lightweight and non-greasy, it ensures your hair remains vibrant and manageable post-celebrations. Rs 699. Available online.
Meet Truth and Hair’s Hydro nourish shampoo for straight hair, a gentle, sulphate and paraben-free elixir designed to love your scalp and pamper your locks. Imagine your hair sipping on a blend infused with the magic of Almond oil, known for boosting shine and softening the hair. No more rough tresses after getting smeared with colours all over. Rs 495. Available online.
To hydrate and rejuvenate your skin post-Holi, indulge in Kimirica’s Sulphate-Free Duos. Whether it's the tropical bliss of Pink Caribbean Clouds or the soothing aroma of Madagascar Vanilla, each duo is formulated to restore moisture and balance to your skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple. Rs 999. Available online.
Light Up Beauty’s Flash Ubtan, which is a 3 minute facial kit in a jar is just what you would need to remove that stubborn holi colours. The 100% natural and fragrance-free ubtan has 15 natural active ingredients. All you need to do is take 2-3 spoons in a bowl, mix with rosewater/water or milk, apply and leave on damp skin for 2-3 minutes, rinse well and pat dry. Rs 469. Available online.
An innovative product like The Honest Tree’s Vitamin C Body Scrub is formulated to effortlessly remove dead cells while simultaneously nourishing and rejuvenating the skin, making it the perfect post-Holi companion. The scrub has a smoothing and buffing formula that provides the sunshine boost your skin craves. Infused with mud mask extracts, camphor, and multani mitti, this scrub goes beyond just skincare. Rs 799. Available online.
The 2.Oh! creme-based, leave-in hair repair serum gives your mane an instant frizz shield and moisture lock. You’ll feel the difference in the texture, shine and feel after the first application itself as it leaves your hair feeling more nourished and looking soft, silky and healthy. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula instantly repairs dull, coloured, grey or frizzy hair, reversing damage that your mane might have gone through this Holi from the first use itself. Rs 1499. Available online.
Kaya Anytime Moisturizing Cream creates a moisture lock on your skin, minimising water loss and keeping your skin soft, supple, and healthy. The active nourishment of shea butter replenishes the lost oil from your skin and keeps it nourished all day long. Power-packed with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties of kokum butter. Rs 650. Available online.
OZiva Absolut Even Anti-Pigmentation Face Serum is a plant-based must have in every skin care regimen for it claims to provide even-toned and blemish free skin with up to 53% reduction in pigmentation, within 8 weeks of regular use, based on clinically proven data. The product is suitable for all skin types, especially oily or combination skin. Rs 584. Available online.
Aqualogica's Glow+ Infused Tinted Sunscreen, a multifunctional sunscreen offering SPF 50+ PA++++ protection alongside a tint for a radiant, sun-safe complexion. This fusion of sunscreen and foundation provides flawless coverage with a non-greasy finish, suitable for all skin tones. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, and Papaya extracts, it hydrates, brightens, and promotes a natural glow while defending against harmful UV rays. Suitable for all skin types, its fragrance-free formula and featherlight texture ensure comfortable wear on your Holi parties. Rs 899. Available online.
Indulgeo’s Luxuriant Hair Vitalizer is a lightweight hair serum formulated to address multiple hair concerns. It helps reduce hair fall, promoting stronger and healthier hair. It also enhances scalp health by nourishing and balancing it. Additionally, it increases hair volume, giving your locks a fuller and more voluminous appearance. Rs 1000. Available online.
Nabhi Sutra's Shata Dhauta Ghrita Skin Repair Emollient harnesses the ancient wisdom of 100 times washed cow ghee, renowned for its therapeutic properties. Formulated in a copper vessel using the traditional Bilona method with A2 cow milk, this cream offers unparalleled nourishment. As a 'Sheeta virya' ingredient, cow ghee provides a cooling and soothing effect, ideal for safeguarding your skin pre and post-Holi festivities. Its rich emollient properties create a protective barrier, shielding your skin from the harsh effects of colours, sun exposure, and environmental pollutants. Regular application not only repairs existing damage but also fortifies your skin, leaving it supple, hydrated, and radiant throughout the festive season. Rs 1789. Available online.
The newly-launched Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ by HYPHEN is meticulously crafted with a blend of 5% antioxidants to protect the skin from photodamage, 1% hyaluronic acid with multiple molecular weight for long-lasting hydration. The sunscreen also includes other powerful ingredients such as 10% cica extracts, chamomile and aloe vera to soothe skin in the sun, reduce inflammation, improve skin moisture, and keep it hydrated. The composition is exceptionally lightweight, fragrance-free and does not feel heavy on the skin. It is also non-comedogenic and leaves your skin with a radiant finish without any white cast. Rs 549. Available online.