Kajal is an important part of Indian women’s makeup. In India, there is still a tradition of applying kajal to the eyes of small children. It is believed that doing so makes their eyes bigger. Not only this, there is also a tradition of applying a black mark on the forehead of children to protect them from evil eyes. A doctor’s post on Twitter has caught everyone’s attention. In this, he has told that almost every child in Afghanistan has suffered lead poisoning. Lead is dangerous for children even in small quantities. Lead is found in large quantities in kajal.
Lead adulteration in many things
Doctors have told many times that kajal is harmful not only for children but also for the eyes of adults. Let us tell you that lead is used to darken the colour of many things. Lead is mixed in kajal, lipstick, even turmeric and many spices.
Lead is dangerous for the body
According to India Today’s report, neurologist Dr. Akash Agarwal said that kajal can indeed be the cause of lead poisoning. The biggest problem is with those kajals that are made at home. They contain a lot of lead. If you apply kajal on the skin or on the lower lid daily, then the skin absorbs it. This kajal can accumulate in the body and cause many problems and diseases.
Do not apply any kind of kajal to children. Especially homemade kajal made from diya. If women want to apply kajal, then choose lead-free kajal available in the market.