News India Live, Digital Desk: Only some time is left for Holi. Gulal available in the market with strong colors and chemicals can cause skin irritation, rashes and dryness. To make your skin ‘color-proof’, you should follow some special steps just before playing Holi. Protection before colors: 5 important steps Oil massage is ‘armour’: At least 20 minutes before playing Holi, massage the entire body thoroughly with coconut oil, almond oil or olive oil. Oil forms a protective layer on the skin, preventing the colors from penetrating into the skin. Don’t forget sunscreen: Holi is often played under the open sky. The combination of colors and sunlight can tan the skin badly. Therefore, apply good quality waterproof sunscreen. Use of petroleum jelly: Apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) behind your ears, at the corners of your nails and on your lips. It is most difficult to remove color from these places, jelly will make it easier. Protection of nails: To prevent the nails from turning yellow due to colors, apply dark color nail paint on them. Apart from this, fill some Vaseline on the inside of the nails. Take care of the hair: Colors stick to dry hair. Apply mustard or coconut oil thoroughly on hair and make a braid or tie a shoe. Do not play Holi with open hair. How to avoid the harm of chemical gulal? Drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated from within. Colors have a worse effect on dehydrated skin. Full sleeve clothes: Try to wear clothes that can cover the body as much as possible. Special advice: What to do if there is a burning sensation? If you feel itching or burning on the skin after applying color, then immediately wash with cold water and apply aloe vera gel. If irritation increases, consult a doctor.