The Sunday Guardian

Bring spring in beauty routine

- BY ADITI ROY NEW DELHI

Spring is here and we just celebrated Holi, the festival of colours. Colours and chemicals are part and parcel of the festivitie­s. Here are some top tricks to freshen up your regime and rejuvenate your skin by following these simple steps:

1. Cleansing and Exfoliatio­n: The most important self-care step post Holi is cleansing and exfoliatin­g. It is imperative to exfoliate after cleansing to rid your skin of the stubborn colours. This helps to cleanse and purify skin to effectivel­y remove dirt, oil and environmen­tal pollutants while helping to improve skin clarity.

2. Toner: Toners are an essential step to follow in any skincare routine as it helps remove any residue left behind after cleansing. It also balances the skin›s ph level prepping it for the next step. Using a Calendula-based herbal toner to gently cleanse and soothe normal to oily skin types without the use of alcohol or harsh synthetic drying agents.

3. Face-mask to the rescue: Face Masks are crucial for your skin to regain moisture after deep cleansing. A turmeric mask provides a radiation from within to refresh and revitalize skin.

4. Moisturisi­ng: Moisturizi­ng is a crucial step to keep skin supple and maintain elasticity. Make sure to lather your skin with moisturize­r that keeps your skin hydrated throughout the day. Ultra Facial Cream. With its unique lightweigh­t texture, the cream provides lasting 24-hour hydration for softer, smoother, and visibly healthier-looking skin.

5. Scrub scrub scrub: Enrich your bath or shower post the Holi madness with the indulgence of an exfoliatin­g body scrub. Wet skin in the bath and apply body scrub gently massaging in upward circular motions. Rinse or remove with a washcloth for further exfoliatio­n.

6. Do not forget Sunscreen: Ensure to lather your skin with ample sunscreen while visiting to those Holi parties to keep your skin hydrated and protected from environmen­tal aggressors throughout the day. Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, regardless of the level of water resistance and SPF rating. IANS

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