Holi is the festival of colors. This celebration brings together friends and families to play with vibrant colors and water. But when the celebration is over, stubborn Holi colors from face, hair, skin, and body can be tough to remove.
Using harsh chemicals to clean off colors may damage your skin and hair, leaving them dry and dull. To help you with easy and natural Holi color removal, we have curated 5 amazing natural masks for different parts of your body. For every problem, there is a solution!
5 Natural Masks for Holi Colour Removal
Some natural solutions will always help you so that your skin health is protected. These easy masks are made with simple kitchen ingredients and are gentle on your skin and hair. So, let’s start with the face mask:
1. Face Mask for Holi Colour Removal
Ingredients: Besan, Rose Water, Curd, Turmeric
Method: Mix 2 tablespoons of Besan (Gram Flour), 1 tablespoon of Rose Water, A pinch of Turmeric, and 1 tablespoon of Curd in the bowl and make a paste. Apply this paste gently to the face-coloured area. Give a massage in a circular motion for 5 to 6 minutes and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. After drying the paste, scrub gently and wash it off with cold water.
Benefits:
- Gram Flour (Besan) acts as a natural scrub to remove color.
- Turmeric brightens the skin.
- Rose Water soothes and refreshes the skin.
It is a perfect blend to remove holi color from the face. After washing this mask, you can apply warm melted ghee if you feel it is too dry and tight.
2. Hair Mask for Holi Color Removal
Ingredients: Curd, Lemon Juice, Coconut Oil
Method: Mix 2 tablespoons of Curd, 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice, and 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil in a bowl to form a smooth paste. Apply it all over your scalp and hair, give a light massage to remove color from hair roots, and leave it for 30 minutes at least. Then, wash it with a mild shampoo.
Benefits:
- Curd helps to remove stubborn colors from hair.
- Lemon juice naturally lightens and removes the color.
- Coconut oil nourishes and prevents dryness caused by chemical colors.
After removing holi color from hair, you can use hair serum to protect your hair from color damage.
3. Skin Mask for Holi Colour Removal
Ingredients: Multani Mitti, Aloe Vera Gel, and Rose Water
Method: Mix 3 tablespoons of Multani Mitti, 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera Gel, and 1 tablespoon of Rose Water in a bowl and make a smooth paste. Apply it on your hands, arms, neck, and any colored body parts, and massage gently until the color fades. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Benefits:
- Multani Mitti absorbs colors and impurities from the skin.
- Aloe Vera Gel heals and moisturizes the skin.
- Rose Water soothes the skin and removes stains.
After using this mask to remove holi color from the skin, you can use moisturizer to protect & hydrate your skin. It also softens & soothes rough patches in the skin.
4. Nails Mask for Holi Colour Removal
Ingredients: Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons of Baking Soda
1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
Method: Mix 2 tablespoons of Baking Soda and 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice in a bowl to make a paste. Apply this on your stained nails and gently rub it for 5 minutes. Leave it for another 5-10 minutes, and then rinse it off.
Benefits:
- Baking Soda works as a natural exfoliator to remove colors from nails.
- Lemon Juice acts as a natural bleach for nails.
After cleansing your nails with this remedy, you can apply your favorite moisturizer to protect your nails.
5. Full-Body Mask for Colour Removal
Ingredients: Gram Flour, Curd, Turmeric Powder, Mustard Oil.
- 2 tablespoons of Gram Flour (Besan)
- 2 tablespoons of Curd
- 1 tablespoon of Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon of Mustard Oil
Method: Mix all the ingredients in the bowl: 2 tablespoons of Gram Flour, 2 tablespoons of Curd, 1 tablespoon of Turmeric Powder, and 1 tablespoon of Mustard Oil to form a thick paste. Apply it all over your body and give a gentle massage, especially on the colored areas. Let it dry for 20 minutes, then scrub gently and take a shower
Benefits
- Besan (Gram Flour) works as a natural body scrub.
- Curd softens and brightens the skin.
- Mustard Oil helps remove stubborn colors and moisturizes the skin.
- Turmeric improves skin texture and brightness.
Afterward, you can use body lotion all over your body to soothe and refresh your skin.
Conclusion
Removing Holi colors from the skin, hair, nails, and body is quite hard. Natural home remedies not only help to remove colors easily but also protect skin and hair from damage. Avoid using chemical-based products after Holi, as they may cause dryness, rashes, and hair fall. Go for natural home remedies to get the best results
Enjoy your Holi with bright colors and happiness without worrying about skin and hair damage.
