Holi is a festival which is celebrated on the full moon day of
March, marking the arrival of spring. Mythologically there are
different stories to the origin of the festival. The colors that
spread on that day not only makes the cloths and walls dirty but
also affect the skin and even the scalp, believes the experts.
Most of thecolors available in the markets have harsh chemicals
and contains chemicals like mica and even lead. The Synthetic
colours often include lead oxide, engine oil, diesel, chromium
iodine and copper sulphate which can cause skin irritation and
even blindness if the exposure is very high. Most people prefer
the use of herbal colors but are not available everywhere.
Experts also say that the people should use natural colours and
herbal dyes. Experts have said that one should wear a cap and
well covered clothing to protect as much body as can be
protected. It is usually the opposite as people look to wear
lesser cloths for Holi, experts say that the people should cover
themselves properly. F