Use Of Kajal Or Kohl: Cosmetic Products

Kajal or kohl is a cosmetic product that is used on the eyes. Kajal is perhaps the first makeup product that most girls learn to use. The black colored kohl gives a definition to the eyes and makes them look beautiful. The use of kajal or kohl can be traced back to ancient times. The word kohl literally means to brighten the eyes. Kohl has been used in countries like Egypt, India and Arab countries since many years. The method of making kajal or kohl in every country was different. In Egypt, kohl was made from the soot of sunflower seeds, almond seeds and perfuming them with frankincense. Another way used to prepare kohl in Egypt was to pound lead sulphide with gum and frankincense. The mixture was then mixed with cow dung and goose fat and
Kajal does not contain any irritant ingredients and so can be applied easily on the eyes.
• Kajal is believed to improve eyesight. When kajal is applied, it massages the underside of the eyeballs. This in turn results in better blood circulation and thus better eyesight.
What are the cons of using kajal or kohl?
Kajal are made with high content of lead in them which is the main cause of skin diseases and even skin cancer. The other ingredients of kajal and their actual affects on the eyes are actually not known. The method of preparing kajal is crude and till date the same process is followed for making kajal. The application of kajal can have some adverse affects as well. These are:
• Conjunctivitis can be caused by using kajal.
• Kajal can cause eye allergies.
• It can prove to be toxic for the eyes.
• Using kajal can cause infections in the eye glands.
• Kajal can cause corneal ulcer which ultimately leads to blindness.
• There are certain chemicals in kajal that can cause inflammation of the inner eyes.
• There are some ingredients in kajal that can lead to glaucoma and even dry eye syndrome.
Most kajal can be used without any adverse effects but it must be ensured that only good quality products are used as directed on the