Arab kohl
This is the best stone found in Hijaz and Isfahan. It is an antimony element and is a symbol of the periodic table Sb.
It is narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Sweat it with a prostration. It will glaze up and grow the hair.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. Start with the right eye and dissolve in each of three.
Making the Arab kohl
There are several ways to make kohl Arab, and we will discuss it in this article.
Method 1
- Bring the stone, the best types of making Arab kohl and put it in an empty saucepan or pan.
- Add to it the kernel of both olives and dates, a few pieces of cloves, black pepper and drops of olive oil.
- Put the pot on the fire, and start by stirring the mixture until the ingredients start cracking then extinguish the fire.
- Crush the mortar with these ingredients, heated until soft, then with a piece of gauze.
- Collect the results of the sifting and put it in a box dedicated to the kohl, and by means of a wooden stick, immersed in kohl and a passer in your eyes and known as Almrood.
Method 2
- Bring the stone of the octagonal and stir it with water for three days.
- Take the rubbed stones after drying, and squeeze them, add a few drops of castor oil and olive oil.
- Continue to grind until you get a very fine powder, then put it in the bottom and close it until it does not reach the dirt.
Method 3
- Bring the stone and put it in water and henna leaves for a week.
- Take the rubbed stones after drying, and squeeze them, add a few drops of castor oil and olive oil.
- Continue to grind until you get a very fine powder, then scrub it with a clean piece of gauze, then place it in the bottom and close it until it does not reach the dirt.
Benefits of Arab kohl
- Helps to grow eyelashes and the intensity that protects the eye from external influences, and increase the beauty of the eyes.
- Eliminates germs and microbes that enter the eye; maintains eye and eye integrity and increases visual acuity.
- Used for decoration and highlight the beauty of the eyes, has been used by women, especially Arab women since ancient times, and poets singing eyes, and nowadays kohl is an essential part of daily makeup.