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The Nasty World of Chemical Holi Colours: How Can They Affect Your Organs?

The wrong colours can cause blindness, rashes, kidney failure and even more serious conditions.

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Holi is here and, and it's time to bring out the sweets and colours.

It's no secret that chemical colours can cause skin irritation, but it's not just your skin, the harmful chemicals in these colours like Mica, Asbestos, and Mercury can cause a range of serious health issues.

Cheaper colours, for instance, usually contain industrial dyes which can be dangerous because these aren't cleared for human use.
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