Gulal powder is a fine, dry colour powder used during Holi and in religious rituals across India. Good gulal is made from a starch base and skin-friendly pigments, which is why it feels soft and washes off easily. Every Holi, someone tears open a packet of gulal, a soft cloud of colour rises, and soon the whole street is pink, yellow and green. But have you ever wondered what is actually inside that packet? A little knowledge about gulal powder helps you choose better and play safer. At Cock Colours , we have been making colours in Hathras since 1951, so this is a subject close to our hearts. Here is everything you want to know, in plain words. What Is Gulal Powder? Gulal powder is the traditional dry colour of Holi. It is light, silky and made to be applied by hand or thrown into the air. You will also see it used as a tilak, offered to deities and spread across temple courtyards during festivals. The word "gulal" is closely linked with the red-pink shades that people asso...
Holi is probably one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, if not the most anticipated. This anticipation is not limited to India but is felt worldwide. This festival is commonly referred to as "The Festival of Colors" due to the way it is celebrated. Friends and family gather to pray, eat, drink, and, most importantly, bombard each other with water balloons, pichkari, and colours.
In the past, Indians always offered tips and tricks to protect your skin and hair during Holi. However, that was ignorance on our part. Instead of finding safer colours, we decided damage control was a better strategy. Fortunately, over time, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of using organic Holi colours instead of colours that have been manufactured using highly harmful chemicals.
So what are organic colours?
Organic Holi colours can be found online and are made from edible natural raw materials. Different types of edible-grade ingredients are used to make other colours. For example, the colour red can be made organically using cornflakes and rose flowers. These Holi colours are not only safe for your skin and hair but also do not harm the environment after being washed into the ground.
Here are four reasons why you should buy organic Holi colours
NATURAL HOLI COLORS
They prevent chemical invasion. Lead oxide, copper sulphate, aluminium bromide and mercury sulphite are all harmful chemicals in synthetic Holi colours. A recent study by the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre in Lucknow found that the popular scarlet colour used during the holidays contains a dye called Rhodamine B, which due to its carcinogenic characteristics, its usage in cosmetics and food colouring has been outlawed in several nations. In contrast, natural colours get their hue from turmeric (yellow), plant leaves (green), annatto (orange), and black carrots (pink).
THEY PROTECT HAIR AND SKIN
Acute nail fold inflammation, aggravation of pre-existing dermatoses, abrasion, discolouration and contact dermatitis, are some skin disorders caused by synthetic Holi colours. They also contribute to excessive hair loss and dryness in the hair. The natural colours ensure nothing to worry about on vacation except being drenched from head to toe in paint.
THEY ARE EASY ON YOUR CLOTHES
It is common to wear old clothes that have reached their expiry date during the holidays. This is because of Holi's harsh colours, which are difficult, if not impossible, to wash off. Natural colours are the easy way out if you don't want to pull off an outfit forever. These colours are as gentle on clothes as they are on the skin and disappear after a simple wash.
THEY ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Synthetic colours harm to air, water, soil, biodiversity and the environment. On the other hand, natural dyes are eco-friendly, meaning you can splash as many colours as you want without suffering any (green) guilt.
Now that you know what you know, please buy organic Holi colours online instead of the chemical-based artificial colours that you can buy from Cock Colours. You will help yourself, those you play with, and the environment.
Also, read:
Holi 2022: 5 Reasons Why People Are Choosing Organic Colour | Cock Colours
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