How to Make Organic Colours at Home
The materials needed to play Holi are water, gulaal, and easily accessible synthetic colours. However, have you ever considered how detrimental these artificial colouring agents are to your skin?
Such colours have been shown to be harsh on the skin, causing cuts, rashes, allergies, and other issues. We can help you find a solution so you can enjoy Holi worry-free.
The only way to play Holi without getting hurt on your skin is to use “DIY Holi colours,” or organic colours, which are created using natural and household ingredients.
Yellow:
For a yellow colour, you can combine gramme flour and turmeric in a 1:2 ratio. To ensure an even mixing of the ingredients, make sure to rub the mixture between your palms. To get a fine texture, you can then sieve the mixture through a strainer two or three times.
To create wet yellow colours, you can either add turmeric or boil marigolds in water. To achieve better colouring, make sure the turmeric is organic.
Red:
Turmeric and lemon juice can be combined. Because lemon juice is acidic, it will cause the turmeric to turn red. After that, you can set the mixture aside in a well-ventilated area to dry. Just make sure there is not any sunlight present or it will bleach.
Red hibiscus flowers can also be dried until crisp, at which point they can be ground into a powder using a mixer. To boost the quantity and quality of the colour, you can then combine equal parts rice flour and red saffron.
To get a red, wet colour, you can also boil pomegranate peels in water.
Magenta:
Slices of beetroot can be boiled in water. Red onions can also be used. Before using, strain and chill the water.
Pink:
You can use the same procedures that you used to create the red colour. Simply use a smaller amount of lemon juice.
Brown:
To achieve a brown hue, boil 200 grammes of coffee with water. To get rid of the smell, mix some rose water. But remember, coffee water will also result in stains.
Purple:
You can combine corn flour and ground black carrots in a mixer. Then you can leave it to dry. For fragrance, you can also add rose water.
Grey:
To obtain the grey colour, you can use Indian gooseberry or amla seeds. Combine the corn flour and dried powder, then use without concern.
Green:
For a dry green colour, you can combine henna powder with rice flour or maida. To get wet colours, mix it with water. Recall that henna combined with water can stain your skin and clothing.
