Dr. Saroja Rs

Checklist:

Must-haves before Holi:

• A bottle of oil (Coconut/ Sesame/ Mustard/ Olive)
• Nail Polish (Colored or clear)
• Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
• Pair of spectacles, no contact lenses please
• Protect your skin and hair

It is extremely important to apply at least two generous layer of oil to your hair and scalp, face, neck, shoulders, arms, legs and any exposed area of your body, especially the insides of your ears and navel, and the area between fingers and toes. Make sure you moisturize your lips as well. I recommend coconut, olive, mustard or sesame (til) oil. Applying oil will help get the color off easily when you bathe after Holi. It will also protect your skin and hair from dryness, fizziness, roughness and irritation.

Girls, make sure you tie your hair after applying oil. Braid it or tie it into a bun to protect them from getting damaged in case someone pulls them while playing Holi.

Guys, don’t shave for 2-3 days before Holi. This would protect your pores from color granules and chemicals.

Protect your eyes

Do NOT wear contact lenses. This is because color can get trapped in the layer between your eye and the lens causing corneal infection or other eye diseases.

NOTE: In case color gets in your eyes, do not rub. Wash it immediately with cold water.