- By Bornika Das
- Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Post Sindoor Khela Skin And Hair Care: Shubho Bijoya! Durga Puja is a festival of faith and tradition, but also of colour, joy and bonhomie, which is culminating today with Dashami. The 10th day of Durga Puja marks the return of Goddess Durga and her four children to Kailash, immersing them in water bodies. On Dashami, before bidding farewell to the Goddess, women, especially married ones, perform ‘boron’ and engage in Sindoor Khela where they put red vermillion on the Durga Maa and each other with love, blessings and prosperity. Though women wait for this tradition as a part of colourful culture, the smeared sindoor and heavy makeup play a havoc role on the skin and hair. Thus, it is important to take care of the skin and hair post Dashami Sindoor Khela.
With proper skincare and haircare, people can regain freshness, avoid damage and retain natural shine after the festivities are over. The skin and hair need soft pampering to recuperate from the exposure to sindoor and makeup. If the vermillion, sweat or chemicals of makeup are left on the skin, they cause dryness, irritation or dullness. Here are five skin and hair care tips after Sindoor Khela on Bijoya Dashami.
Easy Skincare And Haircare Tips After Sindoor Khela
Gentle Cleansing Of Skin
After the application of sindoor, the skin may have residue that blocks pores. Gently wash off the makeup, sindoor and impurities using a mild, sulfate-free cleanser or cleansing milk without drying out natural moisture. Do not use harsh scrubbing, which can irritate dry or sensitive skin.
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Deep Moisturisation
Sindoor particles and celebration makeup can dry out the skin. A soothing moisturiser or aloe vera gel smoothens redness and rehydrates the skin immediately. For extra care, apply a light facial oil at night to regain lost glow.
Skin And Hair Care Post Sindoor Khela (Image Credits: Canva)
Red sindoor tends to cling to the scalp and hair, resulting in itchiness or dryness. Shampoo the hair with a mild shampoo and then use a moisturising conditioner. A scalp massage with coconut oil or olive oil prior to shampooing will loosen tough stains and bring shine back, too.
Exfoliation And Detox
Within a day or two of the celebration, softly scrub the skin to eliminate dead cells and sindoor stains. Natural scrubs such as oats, coffee or rice flour blended with honey will cleanse without damaging your skin. A hair mask made from yoghurt or banana can restore your tresses.
Hydration From Within
Celebrations often lead to missed self-care routines like proper hydration. Drinking enough water, coconut water or herbal teas helps to flush out toxins and keep skin supple and hair strong. Consuming antioxidant-rich fruits like berries, oranges, or pomegranates can further accelerate skin recovery.
Thus, taking care of the skin and hair after Sindoor Khela brings the happiness of Durga Puja to an end without leaving any traces of damage behind. These effective tips can provide a fresh and glowing appearance post Sindoor Khela on Bijoya Dashami.