Chemically mixed colors used in Holi can affect health

The fun of Holi is considered special. Where every relationship is connected by colors. But the many types of colors available in the market today can also be harmful to our skin.

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Chemically mixed colors used in Holi can affect health

Phagu Purnima, or Holi, is considered an important festival of colors and joy for religious people. Phagu Purnima is also called the festival of colors. Where children, adults, and the elderly mix different colors and paint each other and exchange happiness.

The fun of Holi is considered special . Where colors connect every relationship . But the many types of colors available in the market today can also be harmful to our skin . It is equally important to protect the skin while celebrating the festival . Various chemicals are used in the colors available in the market today . Which can affect our skin .

What is mixed in which color ?

Green color contains copper sulfate, yellow color contains chromium compound, silver color contains aluminum bromide, and blue color contains Prussian blue . Which can affect our health .

What problems can occur ?

Chemically mixed colors can cause various problems in our skin . If not taken care of, it can even cause loss of vision, allergies, eye swelling, burning, and severe respiratory problems . Experts say that colors affect asthma patients a lot . More effects may be seen in those with sensitive skin. In which the use of colors can cause allergies on the face, pimples, burning and redness of the face, swelling of the mouth, dry skin, swollen eyes, difficulty breathing and various skin-related problems.

Dermatologists say that artificial colors found in the market not only affect the skin, but also affect the kidneys, liver and other organs when absorbed by the blood when they remain in the body for a long time.

Dermatologists say that natural colors can be used to protect the skin and celebrate Holi happily without using colors found in the market to avoid various problems. We can make colors at home using natural colors. In which we can make natural colors from fruits such as various flower juices, beetroot juice, turmeric, neem leaves. The use of which does not affect our body and health in any way. The color applied to the skin can also be washed off easily. It is also very important to protect the hair and skin during Holi.

If chemical dyes are used, how to protect the skin and hair?

– Applying coconut or olive oil to the skin and hair greatly reduces the effect of the color.

– Do not stay in the sun for a long time after applying the dye.

– If the color does not come off, do not rub the skin in a way that will affect it.

– When washing off the color applied to the skin, use clean water and wipe it with a clean and soft cloth.

– Moisturizer and sunscreen should be used on the face and body.

– Children and pregnant women should not use artificial colors available in the market when playing Holi.

In this way, chemical dyes can be avoided. If any effects are seen on the skin and body, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

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