Organic Holi colors Safe for skin and reduces allergic reactions

Organic Holi colors are made from natural ingredients and are a safer, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic Holi colors. They help reduce skin irritation, allergic reactions, and environmental harm.

 

Here’s a basic overview of how to make and what they are composed of:

Basic Ingredients for Organic Holi Colors:

Flowers:

Marigold, Rose, Hibiscus, Palash (Tesu): Used for natural dyes.

Dried and powdered to make colors.

Herbs and Spices:

Turmeric (Haldi): Gives a yellow color.

Beetroot: Can be used for pink or red.

Henna (Mehendi): For green shades.

Fruits and Vegetables:

Spinach, Neem: To create green color.

Red Sandalwood: For red or orange.

Grains, Flours, or other Bases:

Cornflour, Rice Flour, Maize Starch: Used to mix with natural dyes to create powdered colors.

Other Sources:

Talcum powder or Fuller's earth (Multani Mitti): Mixed for consistency and texture.

Basic Color Preparation Process:

Yellow:

Mix turmeric powder with gram flour (besan) or cornflour to get a fine yellow powder.

Green:

Dry neem leaves or spinach in the shade, grind them into powder, and mix with flour.

Red:

Use dried rose petals or beetroot. Dry and grind them into powder form.

Pink:

Boil beetroot in water for deep pink liquid color or dry it to create pink powder.

Orange:

Dry and grind marigold flowers or palash (Tesu) flowers. Add to cornflour for powder form.

Benefits of Organic Holi Colours:

Non-toxic: No harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients.

Skin-friendly: Safe for skin and reduces allergic reactions.

Environmentally friendly: No pollution caused to soil or water bodies.

These organic colours are becoming more popular as people move towards healthier, sustainable celebrations.