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Published By: Vinod’s essay
Last Updated: March 25, 2024, 07:20 IST
Get-Set-Query. Play safe, stay safe and don’t ignore the SPF.
Holi, the festival of colors and also a time of joy and celebration, also comes with a warning to protect your eyes while playing with colors.
Holi, which is celebrated today on March 25, brings joy and excitement. While everyone enjoys this festival, it is also important to note that nothing affects your eyes or skin while playing Holi. The colors used contain chemicals such as lead, chromium and mercury, and can cause an infection in your eyes or skin allergies. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while playing as the color can get into the lenses and cause an infection in your eyes.
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Use natural colors to play Holi as it has less chemicals and there is a chance that they will not affect your skin or eyes. Here are 5 tips that can protect your eyes while playing Holi.
- Wear SunglassesWearing sunglasses can protect your eyes with gulaal and powder that can get inside while playing Holi. This will cover your eyes and protect them from being damaged by the colours.
- Tie Your Hair UpMake a bun or a tied ponytail and wear a cap to prevent the liquid color from dripping from your hair into the eyes as they can irritate the eyes.
- Contact LensesIf you wear contact lenses every day, remove them before playing Holi as the color can get into your eyes and cause long-term damage. Also, color can stain your lenses.
- Coconut oilApply a generous amount of oil around your eyes to form a protective barrier against harmful colors. Colors will not stick to the eyes and it will be easy for you to remove them while taking a bath.
- Avoid Rubbing EyesAvoid rubbing as the color on your hand will be transferred to your eyes. If any particle gets into the eyes, it can lead to a scratch and will lead to corneal abrasion. Make sure your hands are properly cleaned and that there is no color in your hands.
Holi can be fun but sometimes, the colors can affect our eyes, skin or body because of the chemicals. So, you can avoid chemical colors and choose natural colors to play Holi, but make sure you take all the precautions.
