Holi Gulaal Safety Tips: The festival of Holi in the next month i.e. March will paint the entire country with colours. Gulal will fly everywhere from the streets to big cities. But amidst all this fun of colours, there is a truth also. Many gulal available in the market contain harmful chemicals, which can harm skin, eyes and hair.

Therefore, it is important not only to check which color it is but also to check its purity. Organic Gulal is considered a safe option in Holi. But if you do not know the difference between genuine and adulterated, then along with your health, your money will also be ruined.

Be sure to read the label on the packet

While buying colors, do not trust just seeing herbal or organic written on the packet. The real identity comes from the list of materials. If flower powder, turmeric, sandalwood, corn starch or other natural elements are written in it, then it is a positive sign. If you see a long and difficult list of chemical names, then be careful. Clean and simple ingredient lists are generally more reliable.

You can also check by smell

Real Gulal can also be identified by its fragrance. Organic colors have a mild and natural scent. Which will look like flowers or herbs. If the color gives off a strong, pungent or chemical smell, then understand that the matter is not right. Such colors can react on the skin. If you are not able to open the packet and smell it before buying, then at least read the information about the brand and ingredients properly. There is no point in taking risks in health matters.

Do a small test by rubbing it on your hand

Take some gulal on your palm and rub it lightly. True and natural colors are usually soft and subtle. If the color feels rough, stings or you feel an immediate burning sensation, avoid taking it. Good quality gulal spreads easily on the skin and does not leave much stain. This small test can save you from a lot of trouble.

too bright colors are useless

More bright and vivid colors are often prepared from synthetic chemicals. Natural colors are light and in light shades. Therefore, do not buy just by looking at the shine. Along with this, it is better to buy from a trusted brand. For example, names like Biotique and Organic India are known for natural products.

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Gulaal Quality Check: Holi festival is now just a few days away. Preparations have started in homes, markets are filled with colors and gulal. Everyone wants this time’s Holi to be memorable. But for the sake of shiny packets and cheap prices, people often buy colors which contain dangerous chemicals.

These colors can cause problems related to skin, eyes and breathing. Therefore, before playing Holi, it is important to know the quality of the Gulal you are buying. Is it safe or not? The good thing is that with some easy methods you can identify real and fake gulal in two minutes. Know the methods.

Test by smelling and mixing in water

Before buying gulal, smell it slightly. If the smell seems very strong and chemical-like, then be careful. The fragrance of organic or herbal gulal is usually mild and natural. The second method is water test. Put some gulal in a glass of water. If the color dissolves easily and no heavy particles settle at the bottom, then it is a good sign. But if the color floats on top or something like garbage settles below. So don’t use it. This could be a sign of adulteration.

Identify real gulal by rubbing it and reading the label

Take some gulal on your palm and rub it. Real and safe gulal feels very soft. If there are coarse particles or shining particles visible in it. So it can harm the skin. Also read the information written on the packet carefully. Just being herbal is not enough. The ingredients should include turmeric, sandalwood, flower powder or other natural things. Buy only from trusted brands.

What harm can happen from fake gulal?

Cheap and adulterated gulal often contains chemicals which are harmful for the body. These may contain elements like lead, mercury or chromium. Sometimes fine glass particles are also added to make the color brighter. Such gulal can cause itching, red rashes and burning sensation on the skin. If it gets into the eyes, it can cause serious irritation. People who have allergy or asthma problems. This may prove to be more dangerous for them. Therefore, it is not wise to decide just by looking at the color.

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Actress asked for online compromise: Hasina from Bollywood to TV industry has faced casting couch. Many actresses have spoken openly about this and have shared their painful experience. Recently, a popular TV actress told that once a very dirty demand was made for a big project, which she was surprised to hear.

This is the popular TV actress Haley Shah who made his acting debut with the 2010 serial ‘Gulal’. Haley also worked in shows like ‘Swaragini’ and ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan 2’. But she also disappeared from the screen for a long time. Now the actress has told that due to not being ready for compromise, many projects went from her hand.

The actress lost the rolls due to the principles
In a recent interview to India Forums, Haley Shah said that he lost his role due to not compromising his principles. The actress said- ‘There is not so much television show, but yes if there is a web project which has been offered and there are some scenes that I am not comfortable in doing, then I will tell them that I do not want to do this, and then obviously you lose the project. So this is my personal choice.

There was ‘disgusting’ demand for big projects
Haley Shah further shared her casting couch experience. He said- ‘I remember this incident. This was a very big project and when I received the message, I was very surprised first. I was wondering if really? So I was happy and obviously I do not want to take anything, it will cause a lot of trouble. But I asked him if you are contacting me or you are just telling my name? So he said that we are only contacting you. I said okay, good.

‘Online compromise will run’
The actress further said- ‘Then there was a very big message that there is a condition, you have to come to one place. I said please find someone else. I can’t do this. “Then the answer that came was even more shocking. The person said that everything is fine on the phone too. I mean, I am fine online. I don’t know how to say it. I don’t know how to make that line that it will run online. Online compromise will work online. I felt what it is. ‘

Finally Haley says- ‘I blocked that number and I mean such things and people are really shameless. There is no decency at all. This is just bad that there are such people. So yes, I did not do the project because I will not do anything that is against my principles.