Ask any Indian woman, anywhere in the world, if she has kajal in her beauty kit and she’s sure to tell you yes. You can have all the M.A.C.s and Bobbi Browns you like, but our Indian kajal has its own special place in every woman’s heart!
Being so popular, nearly every beauty brand has a kajal among its range of products, and that’s where most of us get it from. However, store bought Kajal can contain chemicals and impurities like lead, charcoal, artificial color or silver nitrate, which can cause irritation or a burning sensation in the eyes. On the other hand, a kajal that is 100 % natural doesn’t just highlight the beauty of your eyes, it can also make them healthier.
So why not try making your own kajal at home? Yes, it’s possible! The process is not too difficult and you get kajal that is one hundred percent safe to use on your eyes.
Important: Please note that homemade kajal or any other kajal is not recommended for infants.
Homemade Kajal Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sandalwood powder
- Small piece of muslin cloth
- ghee
- 3-4 almonds/ badam
- fork
- spoon
- Match stick
- Diya/ small clay lamp
Method:
1. To begin with, add a little water to the sandalwood powder and make a paste.
2. Dip the muslin cloth in it and let it dry out in the sun.
3. Roll the dried cloth to make the wick / bati.
4. Place the prepared wick in the diya and add ghee to it.
5. Light the lamp.
6. Push a fork through the almond.
7. Hold the fork such that almond is right above the flame. Hold the spoon just a centimeter above the almond.
8. The flame will burn the almond and the soot will get collected in the spoon. This soot is Kajal.
9. Another method is to place an inverted plate over two glasses. Light the lamp below the plate and burn the almond.
10. Scrape the soot and collect it a small box.
11. Dip your finger slightly in ghee and apply the kajal.
So that is how you make homemade kajal that is not just preservative and chemical free, but also has a cooling effect on your eyes. Moreover, this kajal also removes any excess dirt or impurities, and of course, make you look prettier! So get ready this Diwali with your very own homemade makeup – this also makes a great gift!
Homemade Kajal Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sandalwood powder
- Small piece of muslin cloth
- ghee
- 3-4 almonds/ badam
- fork
- spoon
- Match stick
- Diya/ small clay lamp
Instructions
- To begin with, add a little water to the sandalwood powder and make a paste.
- Dip the muslin cloth in it and let it dry out in the sun.
- Roll the dried cloth to make the wick / bati.
- Place the prepared wick in the diya and add ghee to it.
- Light the lamp.
- Push a fork through the almond.
- Hold the fork such that almond is right above the flame. Hold the spoon just a centimeter above the almond.
- The flame will burn the almond and the soot will get collected in the spoon. This soot is Kajal.
- Another method is to place an inverted plate over two glasses. Light the lamp below the plate and burn the almond.
- Scrape the soot and collect it a small box.
- Dip your finger slightly in ghee and apply the kajal.
Good day.
Would it be possible to tell me where to purchase this product?
I found it difficult to make it.
Hi,
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Hi,
Sorry we don’t sell this product.
Where can I get a good sandal wood powder??
Is sandal wood powder mandatory or. Optional?
Hi Anushree,
Yes, sandalwood is mandatory. You can get online depending on the customer’s feedback. Or get from the kaadhi shop.
Hello ma’am
Can I apply this kajal to my 2.3 old year baby girl
Yes, but please don’t apply it very close to eyes so that it doesn’t get inside.
Hi, can you tell how to make blue or green coloured kajal using these steps ? Please. ❤️☺️
Sorry, that would not be possible in this particular way 🙂
This is so quick and effective. I did try now and it worked very well. Thanks for this
Our Pleasure Sindhu 🙂
Hello Ma’am,
Will this kajal smudge. If so how can it be prevented
Thanks,
Siri
Hi Siri,
Wash face well and keep it dry before applying kajal (including eye lashes) After applying kajal dab some face powder on the areas near your eyes. The powder absorbs oil and helps to prevent smudge.
Can I use this kajal for my baby eyebrows.. carbon ( black Ash canwill reduce iron absorbtion mam
Hi,
Sorry dear, Kajal is not recommended for infants.
Hi.
Very useful information.. hw long will this Kajal lasts.. I mean for a month r lesser than tht
Hi Hamsa,
Thanks dear, Home made kajal has no defined expiry date. It can last long but it is better if you can make fresh batches at least 2 months once.