Make these 4 types of herbal colors for Holi at home, they are safe

Updated: 20-02-2026, 01.09 PM

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Holi is a major festival of Hindu religion, which is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Phalgun month. This year the festival of Holi will be celebrated on 4th March. On this day people remove their grievances by applying colors to each other. However, most of the colors present in the markets are chemical, which can harm the skin and hair. In such a situation, you should make these 4 herbal colors to play Holi.

Make pink color with rose petals

Pink color can be made from rose petals, which is safe for the skin. For this, grind fresh rose petals and make their powder. After this, put it in a cloth and squeeze it. Keep in mind that rose petals should be dried in the sun, so that their color and fragrance remain intact. Rose color is not only safe for the skin, but it also gives off a natural fragrance.

Make yellow color with turmeric

Turmeric is a spice that is commonly used in Indian kitchens. With its help you can make yellow color. For this, mix a little gram flour in turmeric powder, add water to it and mix well. After this, dry this mixture in the sun. When it dries completely, tie it in a cloth and use it on Holi. This mixture will also help in brightening your skin.

Make red color from beetroot

Beetroot is a vegetable, which is known for its natural red color. It is also safe to use it to play Holi. For this, grate the beetroot and extract its juice and add a little wheat flour to it and dry it in the sun. When it dries completely, tie it in a cloth and use it on Holi. The color of beetroot can also bring a glow to your skin.

Make green color from spinach

Spinach is a green leafy vegetable, which can be used to make green color. For this, boil spinach leaves and make a paste and add a little gram flour to it and dry it in the sun. When it dries completely, tie it in a cloth and use it on Holi. Spinach color can also nourish your skin and protect it from acne etc.