The festival of colors is just around the corner and since each color has different shades, Holi has its own shades. In the midst of enjoying ourselves, we only look at the positive side of the festival and ignore the negative. Like other festivals, Holi has also been marketed by various synthetic color manufacturing companies. These companies produce Holi colors that are extremely harmful to our health and the environment.

Holi colors contain dangerous ingredients like lead oxide, mercuric sulfide, aluminum bromide, copper sulfate, Prussian blue, and many more. Such harmful contents in Holi colors can cause many health related problems like skin rash, eye allergy, temporary blindness etc. This article will help you find great tips on how you can protect your skin and hair from the harmful effects of synthetic Holi colors.

Quick tips to protect your hair from artificial dyes

To prevent your hair from being frizzy, disheveled and dull after playing Holi, just follow these tips.

• Massage the entire length of your hair with coconut, olive, or any oil that suits your hair. The oil will create a protective layer on your hair against artificial Holi colors and dust.
• Cover your hair with a cap to keep it safe from damaging colors.
• Wash your hair properly with a mild shampoo and a good conditioner.
• You can offset the damage by applying a natural hair pack.
• You can make your own hair pack by mixing henna powder, lemon juice, and curd. Apply to hair and wash after an hour.

Quick tips to protect your skin from artificial colors

• Apply a layer of body care oil to the face, arms, legs, etc. to keep it protected from chemicals.
• Wear long clothing that covers most of your skin.
• Apply a waterproof sunscreen that matches your skin tone.
• Apply a layer of lip balm to your lips.
• Apply a clear nail polish to prevent your nails from being stained with harsh Holi colors.
• Do not use harsh soaps to remove Holi colors from your skin.

Quick Home Remedies to Remove Harsh Synthetic Holi Colors

• Make a face mask with a tablespoon of masoor dal, a tablespoon of flour, rosewater, and a pinch of turmeric. Apply it on your face and let it dry for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with water.
• Apply a facial mask of soy flour or besan with milk. Add some sea salt, glycerin, and a few drops of aroma oil. Apply this mask to wash off Holi colors.
• Just wash your face with lukewarm water and then apply aloe vera and lemon to remove the color.
• Do not rub your face with water and always wash it after applying a small amount of oil to the skin. This will help to remove the color easily and will also get rid of the itchiness and dryness.

So this Holi, keep all the above tips in mind and splash colors without any fear. I wish you all a safe and fun-filled Holi.