Religious Products are Making People Sick #kohl

Religious Products are Making People Sick #kohl. Surma, also known as kohl or kajal, is a traditional cosmetic product used in various cultures, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, for enhancing the appearance of the eyes. It is typically made from a combination of ingredients such as lead sulfide, antimony sulfide, and other substances, which are ground into a fine powder and applied to the eyes using a stick or applicator. One notable aspect of surma/kohl products is that they are often unregulated in many countries, meaning they are not subject to the same stringent safety testing and regulations as pharmaceuticals or mainstream cosmetics. This lack of regulation raises concerns about the safety of surma/kohl products, particularly regarding potential risks associated with certain ingredients, such as lead and other heavy metals. Lead, a common component in traditional surma/kohl formulations, has been linked to serious health risks, especially in children and pregnant women. Prolonged exposure to lead, even in small amounts, can lead to neurological damage, developmental delays, and other adverse health effects. Additionally, antimony, another ingredient found in some surma/kohl products, has also raised concerns due to its potential toxicity. Despite these concerns, surma/kohl products continue to be widely used in many cultures due to their cultural and traditional significance. However, the lack of regulation means that consumers may unknowingly expose themselves to potential health risks when using these products. Moreover, the absence of safety testing and labeling requirements makes it challenging for consumers to make informed choices about the products they use. In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the potential health risks associated with surma/kohl products, leading to calls for stricter regulation and oversight. Some countries have taken steps to regulate surma/kohl products more closely, imposing limits on the levels of certain ingredients such as lead. However, enforcement of these regulations can be challenging, particularly in regions where surma/kohl use is deeply ingrained in cultural practices. #islam #sunnah

[nylometer]

54% lead content is actually some of the most insane contamination levels ive heard of😭 how do the companies even excuse this??

[Nyla_]

If anyone wants to use kohl, do some research. There are brands that are no problem to use.
Thx doc for info. Many people really don't know that many available products are so toxic

[Blue_Star_Child]

I work at a primary care and we deal with a population from Afghanistan that we have to regularly test for lead mostly due to the cosmetics they use. These are children that are testing positive so they might be getting transfer from the parents. The health department will usually go in and try explain to them the causes.

[vege-mite]

Petition to ban lead containing cosmetics being imported to 🇬🇧? And thanks for educating. Please share with any muslims you know who use this.

[amberpowell]

This is so sad. They deserve to practice their beliefs without the worry of being poisoned. I hope these products are able to be more widely regulated in the future. Thank you for speaking out, and educating!

EDIT: Just wanted to add that I meant beliefs as in both culturally AND religiously. I apologize I was not clear, as i understand words have power. Thank you to those who brought this to my attention❤

[meganrae]

That’s good to know! I have some from Morocco, but it’s rarely used because I just don’t really like how it interferes with my contacts later in the day.

[jademoon]

Easy test!! You should buy certified kohl but if you already have some? You can do this at home. You grab a magnet. Hold it up to the Kohl stick. If it sticks really well to the kohl then it’s kohl. If it won’t stick to the kohl then it’s got high lead content.

Also visually, it should shimmer a bit, because in its natural state, it is a shale, and catches silvery light. It kind of looks like bismuth but pure silver no other colours. Metallic. Like gunmetal. So real kohl will also shimmer SILVER black. Lead SHINES. Think glitter vs aluminum foil. Lead shines light back to you like that. Kohl when processed should shimmer.

So shimmery black silver and highly magnetic. If you’re going to use kohl should examine it for those 2 qualities because they’re not found in lead.

[NyxSnowstorm]

Original khol is supposed to be just mustard powder burned till its black its actually good for skin. Now the store bought one is a different stories. Those do contain lead and unfortunately nobody spreads enough awareness. Thanks for doing that.

And yeah khol is cultural for us Muslims and even we agree its best to make it at home, u cant really trust product companies too much.

[chrissinger]

I know even as a secular person I wanted to start wearing Khol for fashion but was scared by reading how a lot of the Khol available is made from lead.

[daizz]

Many of u don't know what a kohl is!..a kohl is not a eyeliner!..kohl is different from a eyeliner, it comes is cream or powder form. In islam, applying kohl is sunnah( good deed) for both men and women. A good quality kohl doesn't have lead. Kohl hepls is keeping the eyes cool.

[mspaint]

Obviously anyone can do as they want, but the main part people are missing about Kohl being "Sunnah", is it was used for a very specific purpose lol. It for was people in a barren desert town thousands of years ago in sand and wind storms. They didnt have wind goggles, sunglasses or eyedrops. Thinking it has divine significant outside of the literal desert is a complete lack of historical literacy.

[AbdullahAzrael]

I'm not sure a lot of these people understand thit's important that we get the information out to our brothers and sisters

[daizz]

If you point out things on religious products then please also tell us which products are safe to use!..kohl is a sunnah to be applied by both men and women in islam. Please also mention the brands which are safe to use.

[NueroSpice_Latte]

It’s growing “extra eyelashes” that gave me the icks lol

[Keisats_u]

I think its interesting how some stuff was less toxic in the past than now. Things like this makeup, menstrual products, and more were most likely safer then than now

[reals.a.v.]

Can you provide names of products that do not use let and ear authentic? Thanks

[sanakamal]

When my niece was born, we banned everyone from applying kohl on her. I'm an Indian and desi people love kohl on children to protect from evil eye. We made sure no one practices this superstition on her. People were offended but we ignored.

[siziwejanuary]

Why are the guys looking so good with eyeliner?

[akidmyself]

My high school English teacher warned us. Thanks Heidi! I haven't really aged in over 10 years because I almost never wear makeup and I'm very picky when I do.

[httjb]

OMG FINALLY A VIDEO THAT SAYS THIS 😭 EVERYTIME I SEE ONE OF THOSE VIDEOS WITH SOMEBODY TRYING KOHL (AND THEY DIDN'T DO ANY RESEARCH) I JUST FEEL SCARED IDK 😭😭 + NONE OF THE COMMENTS TALK ABOUT THE LEAD CONTENT