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Turmeric yellow
Mix turmeric powder with gram flour or cornstarch for a bright and skin-friendly yellow Holi colour.
Henna green
Dry and grind fresh henna leaves or mix henna powder with flour for a soothing green shade.
Beetroot pink
Boil beetroot slices in water, dry the residue and grind it into a beautiful pink Holi powder.
Marigold orange
Dry and crush marigold petals and mix them with cornstarch or rice flour to make a vibrant orange hue.
Spinach green
Blend fresh spinach leaves, dry the paste and powder it to get a natural green Holi colour.
Rose red
Dry rose petals, grind them finely and mix with flour or arrowroot powder for a natural red colour.
Indigo blue
Boil dried indigo leaves, evaporate the water and grind the residue for a deep blue shade.
Sandalwood brown
Mix sandalwood powder with cocoa powder or fuller’s earth for a soothing brown Holi colour.
Saffron gold
Soak saffron strands in water, dry them and mix with arrowroot powder for a golden hue.
Charcoal black
Mix activated charcoal with rice flour or cornstarch to create a safe black Holi colour.
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