Posted:
Holi to me means colours and bhaang: Shweta Kaawatra
While everyone is gearing up for Holi, BT speaks to some glam faces to find out the precautions they take to safeguard their skin and hair against harsh chemicals
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
With the festival of colours just around the corner, it's time to change colours, literally speaking! But on the other hand, many are scared to enjoy this festival as harsh chemicals take a toll on their skin. So what tips do the actors follow to avoid this? Shweta Kawaatra applies dollops of sunscreen and oil to keep her skin dewy soft. "Holi to me means pucca colours and bhaang. Till the colours do not stay on for sometime it doesn't feel as if one has played Holi," she says. The festive spirit soars high as Gurdip Kohli Punjj has plans to freak out with loads of water and gulal.
Aren't they apprehensive that the colours will disturb the continuity in their serials? "It's common to see remnant pinks and yellows on actors' hands post Holi, but that's okay. Whatever little colour remains on the face can be covered with make up," shares Shilpa Agnihotri who almost dips herself in oil before stepping out. "My concept of safe Holi is playing with soft colours and not revolting ingredients like eggs, muddy water, paints, et al," she adds.
But there are some like Karishma Tanna who stay away from the riot of colours. "Colours make my skin patchy," she rues. However, safe colours, the season's latest rage, make painting oneself an inviting thought.
Apurva Parekh, Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd, a company that has launched a range of non-toxic colours, states, "Holi was traditionally celebrated using natural coloured extracts from seasonal herbs. However, gradually these natural herbs have been replaced by synthetic dyes, most of which contain highly toxic chemicals. Based on consumer research, we have introduced Rangeela Non-Toxic Holi Ke Rang — a safe, non-toxic range of colours which are made using food grade colours and are much smoother. One does not feel any coarseness in applying the same, which is common to these ordinary colours available." Like Palash Sen, who's allergic to chemical colours says, "It's a great concept only if everybody is using them."
So, you game for a safe Holi this time?
Aren't they apprehensive that the colours will disturb the continuity in their serials? "It's common to see remnant pinks and yellows on actors' hands post Holi, but that's okay. Whatever little colour remains on the face can be covered with make up," shares Shilpa Agnihotri who almost dips herself in oil before stepping out. "My concept of safe Holi is playing with soft colours and not revolting ingredients like eggs, muddy water, paints, et al," she adds.
But there are some like Karishma Tanna who stay away from the riot of colours. "Colours make my skin patchy," she rues. However, safe colours, the season's latest rage, make painting oneself an inviting thought.
Apurva Parekh, Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd, a company that has launched a range of non-toxic colours, states, "Holi was traditionally celebrated using natural coloured extracts from seasonal herbs. However, gradually these natural herbs have been replaced by synthetic dyes, most of which contain highly toxic chemicals. Based on consumer research, we have introduced Rangeela Non-Toxic Holi Ke Rang — a safe, non-toxic range of colours which are made using food grade colours and are much smoother. One does not feel any coarseness in applying the same, which is common to these ordinary colours available." Like Palash Sen, who's allergic to chemical colours says, "It's a great concept only if everybody is using them."
So, you game for a safe Holi this time?
Gurdip Kohli Punjj
Shweta Kawaatra
Bollywood
Sports
Anupamaa
