As the festival of Holi approaches, we can see that excitement and expectations are running high among everyone. Music, dance, food, and colours are a must. But we must not forget one thing on this festive occasion: the coloured powder sprinkled during Holi, which is on March 25, can cause major health problems.
While there is no doubt that this is a time to celebrate together, we must ensure that everyone celebrates Holi with safety by understanding the dangers of spraying each other with chemical-coloured powders. Let’s take a look at how chemical colours affect our skin and how we can prevent it.
Danger of chemically coloured powders: The dark-coloured synthetic powders are most often added to the celebration and joy of the Holi festival. Using these powders without proper protection can lead to skin irritation and other serious skin damage.
Skin allergies: The first thing that these chemical powders do is cause allergies to the skin. When these chemical powders are applied to our skin, we get itching, bruises, and dermatitis due to the synthetic additives in them. So one should always use colour powders made naturally from plants, flowers and herbs.
Protect the eyes: When we sprinkle coloured powder on each other in the excitement of the festival, it can get into our eyes. So, one should take care of their eyes first. Eye contact with these powders can cause eye irritation, eye redness, or, in some cases, retinal damage. So, one should celebrate the festival of colours with friends by wearing sunglasses or some eye protection.
Respiratory problems: People with asthma or allergies can get more ill due to the chemicals present in the coloured powders. The particles in it can raise the breathing problem and aggravate the already existing problems.
Protection against chemical toxins: These coloured powders damage our exterior, and the chemicals in them seep into our skin and become toxic. This can further cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, organ damage, etc. So one should choose safe and non-toxic coloured powders for the grand Holi celebration.
During the Holi festival, one also needs to take precautions other than chemical-free colour powders and protective eye shields. Moisturise the skin by applying petroleum jelly or mustard oil. Wearing covered clothes is also effective in preventing chemical reactions.
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