Make sure that you apply a good sunscreen or moisturizer before or after you play with colours.
Use vaseline, olive oil, coconut oil, mustard oil on your face and body.
Oil your hair with coconut, olive or castor oil. Doing so will protect your hair from damage by harmful chemicals. It will also make it easier to remove while washing off colours.
You can also cover your head with a thick scarf to protect your hair from being soaked in colour.
Protect your lips by using a good lip gloss/lip balm.
Paint your nail- both in fingers and toes with transparent nail polish (preferably red or pink colours) to protect your nails from harsh effects of colours.
If you are prone to rashes or allergies, consult a dermatologist whether you need to take preventive measures for your skin.
Before stepping out to play with colours, you should use a toner to close your skin pores and to reduce the chances of damage to your skin.
You can protect your skin by wearing long sleeves and full-length bottoms.
Never sit in sunlight after playing with colours as it will make difficult to remove as well as harm your skin.
Try using natural colours such as henna, turmeric, marigold flowers, tomatoes and tea leaves for a safe and skin-friendly Holi.
