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Holi Precautions: Are you worried about the safety of children’s skin, eyes and ears during Holi? Take care in these ways

Samira Vishwas | March 4, 2026 12:25 PM CST

Holi Precautions: The festival of Holi brings the most excitement for children. Colours, water spray and fun – children keep playing with all this for hours. But at the same time, chemical-rich colors can also harm their delicate skin, eyes and ears. Many times carelessness turns a small problem into a big problem.

Doctors also believe that children’s skin is more sensitive than that of adults. In such a situation, it is very important to take proper precautions before and after playing Holi. If some simple things are kept in mind, children can enjoy the festival freely while remaining safe.

Before playing Holi, lightly apply coconut or mustard oil on the entire body of the children. Due to this the color will not come in direct contact with the skin and will be easily removed later. Be sure to apply light moisturizer on the face. Make children wear full sleeve clothes, so that more skin is covered.

To protect the eyes, explain to the children that they should not force color on anyone’s face nor allow color to get into the eyes. Wearing sunglasses for small children can also be a good option.

Important tips for skin protection

Use only herbal or natural colors.
Avoid wet and strong colors.
Do not wash your face by rubbing it with soap again and again.
To remove color, adopt home remedies like gram flour or multani mitti.
If red rashes, itching or burning appear on the skin, immediately wash with cold water and contact a doctor.

how to protect eyes

The eyes are at greatest risk during Holi. If color gets into the eyes, wash immediately with clean and cold water. Avoid rubbing the eyes, as this can damage the cornea. If irritation or blurred vision continues, consult an eye specialist immediately.

Ear care is also important

Many times children jokingly put color or water in the ears, which increases the risk of infection. Explain to children that they should not put color in anyone’s ears. If water or color accidentally gets in, clean the outer part gently with cotton, but avoid putting anything inside the ear. If pain or swelling occurs, consult a doctor.

Care after Holi

After playing Holi, bathe children with lukewarm water. Use mild baby soap. After bathing, apply a good quality moisturizer, so that the skin remains moisturized. In case of eye irritation, use only the eye drops recommended by the doctor.