Holi: Festival of colors can't be imagined without colors, but modern holi is full of synthetic colors which are very harmful for us in ...
Holi: Festival of colors can't be imagined without colors, but modern holi is full of synthetic colors which are very harmful for us in many ways. Here is the list of 10 reasons for avoiding these synthetic colors on holi:
1. They causes itching
Unlike natural colors the synthetic colors can cause dermatitis which results in itching and subsequent swelling.
2. They can cause allergy
Synthetic colours are manufactured by mixing oxidised metals and industrial dyes which can cause allergy.
3. Their use can result in rashes
Presence of high amount of chromium, silica, lead and alkaline material can also result in rashes.
4. They makes your skin dry
The use of synthetic and toxic colours can also result in dry skin and in some cases skin burns.
5. Can be deadly: Skin Cancer!
Synthetic colors are made up of chemicals such as glass pieces, lead, and other alkaline material that may cause deadly diseases like skin cancer.
6. Eye Infection
The toxic chemicals used in synthetic colors such as mercury oxide, chromium Iodide, copper sulphate and lead can cause eye infection if enter eyes.
7. Temporary blindness
Unpacked colours and paints available in the market that contain toxic chemicals can also cause temporary blindness if they enter your eyes.
8. Hair Damage
Long-lasting and dark colours contain various types of metal oxides which can severely damage your hair and results in hair loss.
9. Asthma
People who suffer from any kind of lung infection should avoid dry colours at all cost as they can worsen your problem. Dry colours can cause asthma attacks and bronchitis.
10. Environmental Damage
The synthetic colors are made up of non-biodegradable substances such as glass pieces which cannot be decomposed and damage the environment.
These reasons are more than enough to say NO to synthetic colors this holi, use only natural/herbal colors available in market or you can make your own herbal colors at home.
