Why do we celebrate Holi? Because Holi is not just a festival; it’s a celebration of love, culture, and togetherness. Think about those famous Holi songs: “O rang barse bhige…chunarwali rang barse…” and “Balam pichkari jo tune mujhe maari…” These songs remind us that Holi is all about colour, and that’s why it’s impossible to imagine Holi without colour!
Even if you don’t have a pichkari (water gun) or water balloons, colour is the heart of Holi. I mean, remember when Jay used colour to fool Gabbar in Sholay? But here’s a problem, those colours we love may not be as safe as we think. Did you know that the chemical colours can contain dangerous substances? For example:
- Black: Lead oxide (can cause kidney problems)
- Green: Copper sulfate (can cause eye allergies)
- Silver: Aluminum bromide (can cause cancer)
- Blue: Prussian blue (can cause skin irritation)
- Red: Mercury sulphide (can cause skin cancer)
While the spirit of Holi remains the same, it’s important to celebrate in a way that keeps both our traditions and our well-being intact. Just like a cricket player wears a helmet for safety, maybe we should have a “skin protection kit” for Holi too!
How to remove holi colour from face:
Here are a few natural ways to take care of your skin before heading out for holi:
1. Cleansing Milk or Rose Water
- Removes dirt, oil, and makeup gently.
- Preps the skin for protection and prevents irritation.
- Soak a cotton ball with cleansing milk or rose water and wipe your face.
2. Coconut Oil
- Acts as a barrier against colours.
- Prevents colour absorption and keeps skin hydrated.
- Apply a thin layer of coconut oil before playing.
3. Gram Flour and Turmeric Paste
- Exfoliates (can work as a natural scrub) and helps in removing colour stains easily.
- Cleanses and brightens the skin naturally.
- Mix gram flour and turmeric, apply as a paste, scrub, and rinse.
4. Aloe Vera Gel
- Soothes and heals the skin.
- Reduces redness and inflammation after colour exposure.
- Apply aloe vera gel to your skin after playing.
5. Milk and Honey
- Moisturises and helps remove stains.
- Softens and hydrates the skin while fading stains.
- Mix milk and honey, apply to stained areas, and rinse after 15-20 minutes.
How to remove holi colour from skin:
1. Rice Flour Paste
- Exfoliates (acts as a natural scrub) and removes stains, giving you a glowing and clear skin texture.
- Gently scrubs off colour without irritation.
- Mix baking soda with water to form a paste, scrub, and rinse.
2. Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub
- Gently removes colour and moisturizes.
- Exfoliates and hydrates skin while removing stains.
- Mix olive oil and sugar, scrub in circular motions, and rinse.
3. Lemon Juice
- Lightens skin and fades stains.
- Naturally brightens the skin.
- Rub lemon juice on stained areas, leave for a few minutes, then rinse.
4. Yogurt and Turmeric
- Cleanses and brightens skin.
- Nourishes and removes colour stains.
- Mix yogurt with turmeric, apply to the skin, and rinse after 10-15 minutes.
5. Multani Mitti
- Deep cleanses and removes colour.
- Absorbs excess colour and impurities.
- Mix Multani Mitti with rose water, apply, and rinse after it dries.
And remember to moisturise well after all that scrubbing! Your skin needs care after all that colour.
Conclusion
Holi is much more than just a festival of colours! It’s about celebrating our culture, history, and the bonds we share with one another. While we play with colours, let’s also remember that life is just as colourful, and we should protect ourselves while having fun.
So this Holi, let’s make a promise:
“I will play Holi with joy while taking care of my health and skin by following these tips and using eco-friendly colours.”
We wish you a very Happy Holi! Let’s colour the world with happiness while keeping our skin and health in mind.
