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Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti or Maha Sankranti, is a festival that celebrates the arrival of summer, ushers in the harvest season and officially marks the end of winter. Most of us are not ready to let winter go yet, but Uttarayan, or the International Kite Festival, is a big event for Gujarat. This two-day holiday of his takes place every January 14-15, and men and women of all ages enjoy flying kites on the terraces all day long. It is celebrated as Maharashtra in Maharashtra, Maggi (formerly Lori) in Punjab, Pedda Pandaga in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Mag Bif in Assam and Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
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If you plan to celebrate Uttarayan this year and welcome the sun in all its glory, you need to prepare in the same way. Follow these precautions.
- Sunscreen The most important thing that comes to mind when talking about spending all day. So choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB. Choose SPF 30 or SPF 50 for up to 98% of her UVB protection. Apply approximately 20-30 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply every 2 hours to all exposed skin.
- keep skin well moisturizedChoose a moisturizer according to your skin type. Use water-based products for oily skin and heavier oil-based products for dry skin. Use what works for you.
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- Begin your day by cleansing your skin, followed by a moisturizer and sunscreen.Feel free to use other products that you use in your regular skin care routine.
- Rest For oily skin, head downstairs and cleanse your face again. Don’t forget to reapply your moisturizer and sunscreen.
- Thoroughly wash hair and scalp with a mild shampoo. Lock in moisture with conditioneryou can also use an SPF-enhanced leave-in conditioner. Use anti-frizz products If your hair tends to curl.
- thinking about tying hair instead of leaving it open. Use a hat or scarf to protect yourself from the sun.
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