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Nowadays, the market is mostly filled with artificial colours, which are cheaper.
They usually contain toxic ingredients such as lead oxide, diesel, chromium iodine and copper sulphate that cause skin rashes, pigmentation, allergies, and eye irritation.
Green may contain copper sulphate and may cause problems such as temporary blindness and eye allergy.
Red can contain mercury sulphide, which can cause skin cancer, paralysis impaired vision, and mental retardation.
Purple may contain chromium iodide which can cause health problems such as allergy and bronchial asthma.
Blue may contain Prussian blue, causing contract dermatitis.
Silver may contain aluminium bromide, which is carcinogenic.
Black may contain lead oxide which can cause health problems such as kidney failure and learning disabilities.
Synthetic dyes can cause severe skin ailments and stick to hair follicles, causing serious damage to the hair.
Even though herbal dyes are expensive, it is much safer and healthier to deliberately choose them. Naturally the price will decrease as demand increases.
Top Tips for Holi Festival
How to prepare and protect yourself from the side effects of synthetic colours used throughout the holi festival
Body
It is best to apply a thick layer of moisturizer, coconut oil or petroleum jelly on your face and other exposed parts of the body to prevent the skin from coming into direct contact with your skin.
Hair
Apply Olive, castor or coconut oil to your hair and scalp. Add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent infections and dandruff caused by chemical dyes
Lips and eyes
Do not wear lenses. Most people are interested in putting a surprising colour on your face surprise and you may be blinded by the lens. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from the wrong entry of coloured darts or water jets. Apply lip balm to your lips.
Clothes
What you wear can cover the greater part of your body. Wear dark coloured-full sleeve cotton. Once a bucket full of paint / water is thrown at you, the synthetic cloth will be sticky and the denim heavy.
Keep hydrated with water
Drink plenty of water before playing Holi. This will keep your skin hydrated. Also, immerse yourself in the water while playing Holi.