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 mineral Galena, also known as lead sulfide? So in this article I will investigating this issue, looking at the history of […]
Is 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). The majority of the kohl you can find now a days do not contain even a small amount of antimony- if any at […]
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, light brown, brick red, orange, dark blue, and a black-brown-red color. By observing the color, texture of the powder; and if possible […]
Guide to Apply Ithmid Kohl & Checking Its Quality
In this article, I will be explaining the details surrounding the application of a traditional type of eyeliner known as Kohl Ithmid. Kohl (كُحْل) goes by many different names and spellings such kuhl, kohhel, kohol, cohol, as well as Kajal, Surma or Sormeh ( سرمه ). Kohl is an oriental eye cosmetic that like other […]
Nutmeg Tea Recipes & Detailed Preparation Guide
In this article, I’ll walk you through nutmeg tea recipes that not only tastes good, but also has some medicinal health benefits for you. I’ll cover the recipes that I have concocted or come across for nutmeg tea. But before that, I will teach you how to prepare the nutmeg so that using it as […]
