If you are an enthusiast when it comes to festive celebrations, the chances are that you’re aware of the pre-Holi beauty drill. For the unknown, it’s all about keeping hydration levels in check, following a proper skincare routine before and after Holi, and keeping the hair and skin sun protected. However, it’s the next-day panda eyes, puffy skin and compromised gut that demand immediate attention and some serious planning.  

We spoke to a Dr Madhuri Agarwal, Celebrity Dermatologist and Founder of Yavana Aesthetic Clinic, and Eshanka Wahi, Holistic Wellness Coach and Nutritionist, to help us opt for the best practices to rewind, recuperate, and restore after Holi. If your long weekend plan includes letting go of calorie count and after-party with bouts of bhang, you’ve landed on the right page!  

Opt For Aquarevive Hydrating Therapy  

Some of the common skin concerns after Holi are dull and dry skin, clogged pores, and inflammation. Aquarevive is an advanced technology medi-facial that deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the post-Holi damaged skin. “Aquarevive Hydrating Therapy treats parched skin and gives a hydrated and glowing skin instantly. Its benefits include cleansing, exfoliation, enhanced cell turnover, unclogging of pores, infusing pure oxygen into the skin, and reviving blood circulation, explains Dr Agarwal.  

Ask Your Dermat for Skin Boosters  

These treatments include power ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glutathione and polydeoxyribonucleotides. “These skin booster treatments are able to activate processes of skin bio-regeneration at deeper levels of the skin,” says Dr Agarwal. Men looking for moisturising effects and damage repair can benefit from these in-clinic treatments which also help in restoring a compromised skin barrier.  

A Quick IV Sess  

IV drips are a quick treatment to recover from overall hangover, skin or gut. These usually contain multi-vitamins, antioxidants, electrolytes and nutrients. IV infusion can help in restoring nutrient loss, boosting antioxidant levels and reducing the effects of hangover.  

Switch Your Diet  

If you wake up the next morning with a bloated stomach and dehydrated body, it’s proof enough that you enjoyed the festival! However, take control and switch your diet to more fiber, probiotics, and nutrient-dense foods. However, that’s not enough; Wahi suggests slowing down and practising mindful eating. “Reconnect with your body's hunger and fullness cues. Pay attention to flavours, textures, and sensations of the food. Avoid distractions such as screens or multitasking while eating, as this can lead to overeating and digestive discomfort,” she explains.