The artificial colours available at your local grocery store are made
from non-food grade dyes, such as metal,leather, plastic and paper. Just
imagine what they will do to your skin and hair!
Synthetic colours cause extreme dryness. These colours cause the top
layer of the skin to break and makes it suspect to the dangers of easy
bruising. The affects go away only after extensive medical assistance.
Some ready-to-use colours for Holi are prepared using hazardous
chemicals, such as melachite, rhodamina, auramine and methyl violet. These
chemicals produce the various hues of green, violet, orange, and yellow. They
also cause irritation, respiratory problems and in fact can accelerate an
asthmatic condition.
Consistent research has proven that the use of synthetic colours might
also lead to cancer. The various chemicals and other industrial products that
form these colours are believed to have carcinogenic properties that might
cause cancer.
One will find harmful items like starch, mica and wheat flour in synthetic
colours. These harsh ingredients contribute to your skin abrasions post the
Holi revelry!
Well, by now we hope that we have warned you enough against synthetic
colours! However, do not let your spirits dampen as there is an amazing safe
and eco-friendly way to celebrate Holi. We recommend the use of organic and
natural colours this Holi. Organic colours are safe and you can have as much
fun! Here is why you should go the organic way this Holi!
Owing to their rising popularity, organic colours are easily available.
They are also extremely pocket-friendly, so you can binge shop for them! No
paucity of safe and eco-friendly colours for you this time!Made from natural colours, these colours are skin friendly.
Experts are of the opinion that these colours are photo sensitive in
nature and become active when exposed to the sun. They have certain properties
in them that are helpful in getting rid of the micro organisms that are harmful
for your skin.
If you do not want to buy organic colours you can make them at home!
Palash and Hibiscus flowers are excellent sources of colour. All you need to do
is add them to water and boil it. Filter the boiled concoction and your colour
for Holi is ready. For an aromatic fragrance, add a few drops of rose water and
you are ready to rock this Holi!
Another reason why you should opt for the environment friendly organic
colours this Holi is that by doing so, you will, in your little way, promote
the growth of small scale industries. Therefore, it will get added to your bag
of good deeds!
Organic colour is an excellent alternative to artificial or synthetic colour.
They do not harm your skin and also lead to less toxic waste. Therefore, this
time when you step out to buy your favourite pink gulaal, think about what that
packet of synthetic colour will do to you. Opt for the safe organic variety
this season and your skin and hair will thank you!
I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition - Martha Washington
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