Holi 2024- 8 Home Remedies To Remove Holi Colours From Skin

Holi colors infuse the festival with vibrant energy, yet the cleanup afterward can pose quite a challenge. But fret not! As Holi unfolds, joyous moments abound with colors swirling through the air, painting loved ones with hues of red and more. However, once the festivities subside, the task of removing these colors presents itself. In ancient times, natural sources such as vegetable dyes, flowers, and plant products were utilized to create Holi colors, offering a safer alternative to today's chemical-laden "gulal" and wet colors.

Unfortunately, these modern iterations can disrupt the skin and scalp's natural acid-alkaline balance, leaving them susceptible to a range of issues including allergies, itching, rashes, sensitivity, and eruptions. Allergic reactions, manifested as rashes or acne, can arise from the chemicals present in Holi colors. Moreover, the skin may experience dryness, flaking, and reddish patches. These substances can also accumulate on the scalp, leading to dryness and itching, while altering the hair's texture, making it dry, rough, and difficult to manage.

# Oil Massage

Massage your skin with coconut oil, olive oil, or any other oil of your choice. Let the oil sit on your skin for a few minutes to loosen the colors, then gently wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue. The oil helps break down the color particles and makes it easier to remove.

# Gram Flour (Besan) and Curd Paste

Make a paste using gram flour and curd (yogurt). Apply this paste on the colored areas and gently massage in a circular motion. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Gram flour acts as a natural exfoliant and helps remove color, while curd moisturizes the skin.

# Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is known for its bleaching properties. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice onto the colored areas and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, rinse off with lukewarm water. Be cautious if you have sensitive skin, as lemon juice can sometimes cause irritation.

# Tomato Pulp

Tomatoes contain natural acids that can help remove colors from the skin. Apply fresh tomato pulp on the colored areas and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse off with water. Repeat if necessary.

# Milk

Soak a cotton ball in raw milk and gently dab it on the colored areas. Milk helps in soothing the skin and removing colors effectively. You can also mix milk with a pinch of turmeric powder for added benefits.

# Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth)

Make a paste using Multani mitti and water. Apply this paste on the colored areas and let it dry. Once dry, gently scrub it off with lukewarm water. Multani mitti helps in removing impurities and colors from the skin.

# Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera has soothing and moisturizing properties that can help in removing colors while keeping the skin hydrated. Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the colored areas and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with water.

# Banana Peel

Rub the inner side of a banana peel on the colored areas. The enzymes present in banana peel help in breaking down the colors and removing them from the skin.