Kohl (cosmetics)

Kohl is a cosmetic product traditionally made by crushing stibnite (antimony sulfide). Modern kohl formulations often contain galena (lead sulfide), and in some cases charcoal or other pigments.[1] Kohl is similar to eyeliner, which was traditionally made from charcoal. Kohl is widely used in many cultures to contour or darken the eyelids and heighten beauty marks.[2] Several studies have questioned the safety of kohl out of fear of lead poisoning. Importing kohl into the United States is banned.[3]

  1. ^ Riesmeier, Marabel; Keute, Jennifer; Veall, Margaret-Ashley; Borschneck, Daniel; Stevenson, Alice; Garnett, Anna; Williams, Alice; Ragan, Maria; Devièse, Thibaut (2022). "Recipes of Ancient Egyptian kohls more diverse than previously thought". Scientific Reports. 12 (1): 5932. Bibcode:2022NatSR..12.5932R. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-08669-0. PMC 8994005. PMID 35396488.
  2. ^ "Patch Box". Body Art collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum.
  3. ^ Iman, Sultan (20 March 2022). "As a Pakistani American Teenager, I Found Comfort and Confidence in Kohl Eyeliner". Allure Beauty. Conde Nast (Allure). Retrieved March 18, 2025.
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