Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated on March 18 and 19 this year. As we prepare to lovingly smear color on our friends and family and dance to Bollywood songs, let’s not forget about safety.
Here are some tips and important precautions to follow if you want to enjoy the festival safely and healthily:
Choose natural colors: Since synthetic or permanent colors can damage your skin and hair, it’s best to stick to natural colors that are gentle on your skin. If you can’t find natural colors, make sure to purchase your color packs from a reputable retailer.
Applying cream to your face and oiling your hair well before playing with colors is a good way to protect your face and hair. This ensures that the color does not stick to your hair or skin and can be easily removed later.
Wear old, worn-out clothes: This is an age-old rule that is also very important for keeping your favorite clothes stain-free. Save old clothes you like to wear for the Holi celebrations and throw them away later.
Ask your friends to be gentle with your face: During Holi, people usually enjoy coloring each other’s faces. However, this can be dangerous as it can irritate your eyes and mouth. So ask your friends and family to avoid your facial area when playing Holi, or if they have to, to do so gently and gently. You can also close your eyes and lips when someone paints your face.
Wear sunglasses: Sunglasses protect the eyes from chemical colors and water. During Holi, eyes are extremely sensitive and become a vulnerable target for pichkaris and water balloons. So wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful chemicals.
People with skin allergies should avoid gulal: It’s best to avoid the color celebration altogether if you have skin allergies. Instead, you can partake in non-colorful festivities such as lunch or the preceding Holika Dahan fire.
Do not drive while high on bhang or alcohol: During the joyous festival, many adults enjoy consuming bhang infused drinks and alcoholic beverages. However, driving a vehicle while intoxicated is dangerous and can be fatal.
Avoid running or sudden movements: The floor is expected to be wet and slippery from water balloons and pichkaris. Avoid walking, running or jumping on the wet floor quickly if you don’t want to injure yourself. Take the same precautions as children, who have a tendency to collapse while running.
Take a bath at the end: Instead of taking regular baths or washing your face between parties, take a shower after all the festivities are over. Using soap and shampoo regularly can cause your skin and hair to become dry.
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