India, March 13 -- Holi is a festival of colour, joy, and togetherness. But even as you revel in the festivities, make sure to give yourself some extra love and care. Synthetic colours, as well as prolonged sun and water exposure, can leave you with dry skin and irritated eyes and ears.

Here's a complete guide to keeping your skin, eyes, ears, lips, and nails protected and pampered with a simple pre- and post-Holi routine to soak in the festive spirit without discomfort.

Apply a generous layer of coconut, mustard or olive oil all over your body, paying extra attention to elbows, knees, and hands which tend to stain more.

Use a rich body butter or cream to keep the skin hydrated and prevent colours from seeping in. A broad-spectrum suns...