Lifestyle Desk: The festival of Diwali is a symbol of happiness, lights, decorations and enthusiasm. During this time, many types of preparations go on, from cleaning the houses to shopping, decorating and welcoming the guests. But air pollution causes problems for people every year. The smoke, dust and harmful particles present in the air from firecrackers not only affect our health and breathing, but can also harm the skin.
Often people pay attention to skincare after Diwali, whereas the 3-4 days before the festival and around Diwali are also very important in terms of skin care. In such a situation, it is important to take care of some special things to protect your skin from pollution during this time. Let us know about it in detail.
Prepare your skin before leaving home
During Diwali, one has to step out of the house frequently for shopping, puja preparations and meeting relatives. In such a situation, it is natural for the skin to come in contact with dust, smoke and pollution. Before leaving the house, clean your face with a mild face wash and then apply moisturizer according to your skin. Moisturizer helps the skin retain moisture and keep its protective layer healthy. If you are going out during the day, do not forget to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. It is important to apply sunscreen even when it is cloudy or foggy.
Avoid washing face frequently
Due to pollution, dirt and dust can accumulate on the face. This makes the skin look lifeless and dry. However, this does not mean that the face should be washed with face wash again and again. Doing this can reduce the natural oil of the skin and increase the problem of dryness or irritation. It is sufficient to clean the face with a mild cleanser twice a day. If you feel sweat or dust on your face after returning from outside, you can wash your face with normal water.
It is important to keep the skin hydrated
Skin moisture can be affected due to pollution and changing weather. In such a situation, it is important to keep the body as well as the skin hydrated. Drink adequate amount of water throughout the day. Apart from this, according to your skin type, you can use moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid or ceramide. This helps in maintaining skin moisture. In the hustle and bustle of the festival season, don't forget to drink water and avoid beverages with too much caffeine.
Do skin cleaning after returning home
It is very important to clean the face after returning home from outside during Diwali. Especially if you have worn make-up, remove it thoroughly before sleeping. For this use mild makeup remover or cleansing product. After this, clean the face with face wash and apply moisturizer. Keep in mind that sleeping with makeup on can accumulate dirt in the pores and increase the problem of acne.
Avoid new experiments in skincare
Everyone wants to look beautiful and glowing during festivals. For this, many people start using new face packs, scrubs and beauty products. But new products can increase problems on skin that has already become sensitive due to pollution. In such a situation, follow your regular skincare routine these days. Avoid excessive scrubbing, chemical peels and hard exfoliation. If it is necessary to use a new product, then do a patch test first.
Take special care of eyes and lips also
The effect of pollution is not limited to facial skin only. Problems like irritation in eyes, itching and dryness of lips can also occur. In such a situation, avoid rubbing the eyes again and again. If needed, lubricating eye drops can be used as per doctor's advice. At the same time, apply lip balm to keep the lips soft. Try to protect your lips from dust and dry air while going out.
Protect yourself from pollution even inside the house
During Diwali, the effect of pollution can reach inside the house also. Therefore, keep the windows and doors of the house closed when the pollution level outside is high. Maintain cleanliness in the house and protect the skin from coming in contact with dust and dirt. Use air purifier if possible. Also, avoid going out unnecessarily when pollution is high.
Remember, amidst the hustle and bustle of Diwali, do not ignore skin care. By adopting some small precautions, you can help protect your skin from the ill effects of pollution. If there is persistent itching, redness, swelling or irritation on the skin, then instead of trying home remedies, consult a dermatologist.