Holi 2026 Health Tips: Holi is a festival of colors and people celebrate it by applying colors to each other. There was a time when Gulal and natural colors were used in Holi, but now chemical colors are also being sold in the market. In the joy of Holi, we often ignore the safety of our skin, due to which the joy of the festival can later turn into physical pain. Chemical colors are harmful for your skin, eyes and hair. These contain many dangerous elements, coming in contact with which can cause many serious problems.

Dr. Amit Kumar Dhawan, consultant of Yatharth Hospital, Model Town, Delhi, told News18. That colors should be used wisely during Holi. While playing Holi, only natural and plant-based colors should be used. These colors are prepared from flowers, vegetables and herbs. These are considered completely safe for the skin. Natural Gulal and herbal colors not only protect the skin from damage, but are also eco-friendly. Herbal colors available in the market should be purchased only after examining them so that the enthusiasm of the festival does not overshadow the health.

Doctor Dhawan told that the use of chemical colors can prove to be the most harmful for the skin. These colors often contain harmful metals and acids, which can cause redness, itching and burning when they come in contact with the skin. Chemical colors can cause serious skin problems like contact allergic dermatitis and contact irritant dermatitis. Its symptoms include red rashes on the skin, swelling and prolonged irritation. Apart from this, if these colors fall into the eyes, they can cause infection and other serious problems. Hair also gets damaged by these colors. If you have any hair problem, then chemical colors can increase this problem.

The doctor told that if someone applies chemical colors to you, then you should be careful to remove it. Before removing the color, apply coconut oil or olive oil on the skin and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. This loosens the grip of the oil paint. After this use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Avoid rubbing the skin vigorously or using hard scrubs during cleaning, as this can peel off the top layer of the skin and increase the risk of infection. Do not harm the skin while trying to remove the color.

According to experts, in a hurry to remove color, people often start using flammable and harsh substances like acetone, petrol or alcohol, which is completely wrong. These substances eliminate the skin’s natural oils and make it extremely sensitive, which can further increase irritation. Do not forget to apply a good quality moisturizer immediately after cleansing to retain the moisture of the skin. Since Holi is often played in the sun, sunscreen should also be used. If any kind of allergy, rash or discomfort appears in the skin after playing Holi, then do not take it lightly and contact a doctor.