Avoid Using Artificial Colors This Holi and Opt For Natural, Herbal Colors Instead

Say no to toxic colors this holi and opt for herbal and natural colors to celebrate the festival of colors. Natural colors made of flowers, leaves, and even spices are safe for both, people and the environment. The herbal colors are not only non-toxic but also eco-friendly. They are 100% natural and safe for our skin, hair, and eyes. Celebrate holi with the joy and colors of nature and help save the environment.

Holi would not be Holi without colors, but did you know that these colors are made from hazardous chemicals including lead and glass? Experts agree that herbal colors are the only way to stay safe this Holi.

It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor all across the country. However, this festival of colors also brings with it the risk of unhealthy practices. Therefore, it is important to spread awareness about the need to observe safety and precaution while celebrating the festival of colors. People should be made aware of the fact that they should not indulge in any kind of dangerous activities or put themselves or others at risk. They should also be educated about the need to use natural colors and safe water for playing Holi.

However, organic colors contain no artificial colors and are made from turmeric, rice flour, and recycled flowers. About 10 rupees will get you a small packet of organic colors. The natural colors may be expensive, but they’re safe. People have also been advised to mix a handful of color powder in a bucket of water so that it will be less harmful than directly applying it. There has been a positive trend this year where many event management companies have increased their use of organic colors.

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6 Flowers to Make Herbal Gulal for Safer Skin

Red gulal can be made from hibiscus flowers [Gudahal Ka Phool]

Red gulal can be made from hibiscus flowers. It is made by washing some hibiscus flowers properly and drying them in the sun. Using a mixer grinder, grind them when they are completely dry. A dry powder is then made by mixing the powder with flour. You have just prepared your herbal aromatic gulal. Also, you can make red gulal from pomegranate peel if you wish.

Roses can be used to make red gulal

Make a powder from red rose petals by drying them in the sun, then grinding them in a mixer. Mix two-fourths of the flour with this powder and add one-fourth of the flour at a time. Your natural red-colored gulal is now ready by adding 3 to 5 drops of rose water.

Use aparajita flowers to make blue gulal

Blue gulal can be made from aparajita flowers. Dry gulal and colored water can both be created with this device. The blue color comes from boiling it or drying it and grinding it to make gulal.

Using tesu flowers (पलाश के फूल), make orange gulal:

Using tesu flowers, you can make orange or saffron gulal easily. Make a powder from the dried flowers by grinding them. The powder should now be combined with twice as much flour. Also, tesu flowers can be used to color water. Tesu flowers should be soaked overnight in water for this purpose. Saffron will cover the entire surface of the water by morning. Water guns and Holi can be used with this water.

For green gulal

A dry green color can be made by mixing henna powder (Mehandi) with gram flour (besan) or maize flour (Makka). The leaves of Gulmohur can also be ground finely and used as a green pigment.

For yellow gulal

There are several ways to use turmeric (haldi), including as a dry color and as a wet color. It is possible to create a dry color by mixing turmeric with gram flour. Water can also be added and boiled with it. You can use this after leaving it overnight.