Kohl Pencil Danger
August 21, 2009 by Jo
Kohl pencil has traditionally been used in the Middle East and its use dates back to ancient Egyptian times.
Just think Cleopatra’s black rimmed eyes.
India and Pakistan are the two largest producers of traditional kohl pencils and the unregulated lead content has been found to be as high as 
% in some of the pencils tested.
Education is needed to inform long time users of traditional lead kohl pencils of the potential hazards which include not only lead poisoining but also eye allergies and infections.
Manufacturers should be encouraged to use alternatives to lead kohl with other black pigments.
Consumers should be aware of the large amount of kohl lead pencils exported worldwide.
If you use kohl pencils, check where the pencil has been manufactured and the ingredient listing if available. If you are not sure, buy a kohl pencil from a well recognised company .
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