Is This Popular Eye Makeup Safe For Eyes? Eye Doctor Explains

Kajal or traditional kohl is a popular eye liner to darken and line eyes and make them really pop. But is it safe for your eyes? Dr. Rupa Wong, board certified ophthalmologist breaks it all down in this video #kajal #eyemakeup

00:00 : Is Kohl safe to use on your eyes?

00:35 : What is Kohl/ Kajal?

00:41 : Is Kajal good for your eyesl?

01:00 : What does Kajal look like and how do you use it?

01:12 : How is Kajal made?

01:29 : Is commercial Kajal safe?

01:54 : Can you use kajal for a long time?

02:04 : Is Kajal dangerous for your eyes?

02:18 : Why is it unsafe to apply Kajal on the water line of the eye?

03:03 : Is Kohl eyeliner able to be used on your eyes?

03:51 : Should I continue using my Kohl?

04:11 : Does Kohl have any health benefits?

04:25 : Do you have any questions about Kajal/ Kohl?

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Study referenced: Hardy AD, Farrant AJ, Rollinson G, Barss P, Vaishnav R. A study of the chemical composition of traditional eye cosmetics (“kohls”) used in Qatar and Yemen. J Cosmet Sci. 2008;59:399–418

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[dr.ahmedhamdy]

Thank you, Dr., as an Ophthalmologist in Arabian countries, I appreciate the content of the video, we struggle with people here to inform them what you just said, in a way they can accept. God bless.

[otiebrown]

Hi Dr. Rupa,
Your emphasis on what is safe for the eyes, always has my interest.

[brittaniechavis]

I would love to see a makeup favorites and skincare favorites.

[denisemarie]

I did not know about authentic kajal used on babies. Interesting. I have been more aware of eyeliner blocking glands in eye rim.
I used to but a flame to my pencil liner to heat it up then apply when safe. It made it stay on longer. Guess it was the waxes gripping onto my rim. Eeek!!

[sauravlahiry]

hi didi, great info. welcome back after a long time

[roseyip]

Thank you, love your videos.
As an ophthalmologist, would you recommend people use eye massagers (manual or electrical) when their eyes are dried and tired?

[DISTINGUISHED.GENTLEMAN.]

Hello doctor,
do anxiety & depression medications cause blurry vision ?
Thanks,

[MellaYellow]

What about the product they are calling Stay awake?

[Ekko-H]

Hello Dr Rupa Wong, I was searching for my eye problem but I didn't find anything on Internet, seems like it's something weird?

I have 28 years old, my left eye unconsciously drifts outward sometimes, with or without glasses (I use them for the myopia), so I have to close my left eye to see well using only my right eye (this happens quite a bit when I'm using the computer). I can also consciously make it drift, doing it on purpose. It's not something permanent; usually, when I'm not using the computer, my eye doesn't drift and looks like a normal eye, like the right one. What do I have? I don't understand.