What are Oriental Surma Kohl Eyeliners Made Out of?
Kohl can be made from a variety of different mineral ores and organic compounds, and the color of Kohl powder usually reflects its composition. Possible colors for Kohl range from black, grey, brown,...
View ArticleIs Ithmid Kohl Made Out of Galena vs Stibnite?
There is a debate among the people online and between literature that talk about whether the original kohl ithmid (Ethmid) is made of Galena (lead sulfide, PbS) or Stibnite (Antimony sulfide, Sb2S3)....
View ArticleIs the Lead in Kohl, Kajal, or Surma Dangerous?
Many people are already aware of the toxicity of lead compounds, so much so that anything associated with lead is considered deadly. But does the same hold true for traditional eyeliners made of the...
View ArticleThe Medicinal Effects of Ithmid Kohl On the Eye
Ithmid kohl (a.k.a. kajal or surma) have been used for thousands of years as eyeliner for the eye. But it isn’t only for aesthetics. Ithmid kohl has been used in the past medicinally to treat eye...
View ArticleGuide to Henna Hair Dyeing & Conditioning (Moroccan Gold vs Light Mountain Red)
What is Henna? Henna, also known as Mehndi, is a natural dye and hair conditioner. It contains a molecule called a “lawsone” that acts as staining agent for the dye, and binds to the proteins in the...
View ArticleHow to Make Traditional Ithmid Kohl Eyeliner
In this article, I will be revealing to you my personal methods for making traditional ithmid kohl eyeliner, which was a type of eyeliner commonly used by many ancient civilizations. It goes by many...
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