Which of these is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding stibnite?

Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding stibnite (Sb2S3) for similar purposes to charcoal used in mascara. It is widely used in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, South Asia, and the Horn of Africa as eyeliner to contour and/or darken the eyelids and as mascara for the eyelashes. It is worn mostly by women, but also by some men and children.

Kohl has also been used in India as a cosmetic for a long time. In addition, mothers would apply kohl to their infants' eyes soon after birth. Some did this to "strengthen the child's eyes", and others believed it could prevent the child from being cursed by the evil eye. There was also a belief that darkening around the eyes would protect one from the harsh rays of the sun.

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Coral Harvey

Antimony use was prevalent amongst the eastern peoples of India Pakistan and Afghanistan. Especially for girls and often begun at birth Usually in rural uneducated areas. Ironically these are the areas where there are most difficulties in getting help if infections occur This use of the metal of lead and antimony also causes eye cancer and sometimes loss of one or both eyes . This is called enucleation. This practice was prevalent mostly in the rural regions and it's generally out of practice now if not outlawed .

ktldg

I rather natural black and blue eyes.. Cheaper. And can go either way as in don't mess with me ... Or I'm vunerable... Wanna chance it!? Lol

erik hughes

Jaminator, have you ever seen a "black-eye" before? Mascara and eyeliner hardly look like a black-eye; a "black-eye" is usually swollen and has colors from blue to dark red, yellow, and green. Even men use "guy-liner" because it accentuates the color of the eyes.