Holi-2026: Do you know benefits of palash flowers for skin and hair; learn how to make gulal and watercolor from them?
Holi-2026: After Mahashivratri, and the excitement of Holi, the festival of colors, is now building. A variety of colors and gulal are now available in the market. Many Holi colors available today contain high amounts of chemicals.
Playing Holi with such colors can cause skin irritation, itching, rashes, and allergies. Therefore, it is better to adopt safe and natural alternatives. In this case, natural colors made from Palash flowers can be used on Holi.
Colors made from Palash flowers, commonly known as Tesu, have a special significance on Holi. Not only does Tesu color cause no harm, but it also brightens the skin.
Palash flowers are safe and beneficial for the skin
According to Ayurveda experts, natural color can be made from Palash flowers. Natural gulal made at home from Palash (Tesu) flowers is extremely safe and beneficial for the skin. It is rich in Ayurvedic properties that soothe the skin, prevent allergies, and bring a natural glow to the face. Orange-saffron colored gulal and water can be easily made by grinding the dried flowers or boiling them in water.
How to Make Gulal from Palash
Natural and brightly colored gulal can be easily prepared at home from Palash flowers, which bloom during the month of Phalgun. This method is safe, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly.
Collect the Flowers: Select fresh and clean Palash flowers.
Dry them thoroughly: Spread them out in the sun for 2-3 days to dry them completely, ensuring no moisture remains.
Grind: After drying, grind them into a fine powder in a mixer.
Smooth them: If desired, you can make it softer by adding a little cornflour or gram flour.
How to Make Watercolor
If you want watercolor, soak dried or fresh flowers in water overnight. By morning, the water will turn a deep orange color, which can be used for playing Holi.
This natural gulal made from Palash flowers is not only safe but also keeps alive the traditional and natural essence of Holi.
Benefits of Palash Flowers
Palash flowers are not only used to make Holi colors, but are also considered extremely beneficial for the skin and hair.
Rich in Antioxidants
Palash flowers contain antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radicals.
A Source of Vitamin E
The vitamin E present in them nourishes the skin and helps protect against sun damage.
Relief from Sunburn
Palash flowers can help soothe skin irritation and sunburn.
Reduce Inflammation and Irritation
These flowers have natural properties that help soothe inflammation and skin irritation.