Nigeria has one of the most beautiful make up eyeliners in the world, but it is also very dangerous. It’s called Tiro or Kohl, used as mascara and medicinal purposes.
Tiro can be used as makeup ,but also for the cleaning of the eyes. Many people believe it kills germs and cleans dirt form the eyes, and even stop blood flowing from wounds. The problem is that the eye-liner is full of lead, and with constant application can be harmful.
“Tiro is used for the eyes and many people grind other substances into it, even houseflies,” says one market seller.
It can be bought in in the traditional form that looks like charcoal, or a more modern version that looks like lipstick. It is used by everyone from young children to old adults.
Tiro can also be found across the world, often known as Kohl. In Nigeria it is especially popular amongst the Hausa and Fulani people in the north.
You use it by grinding the powder and then brushing it lightly over your eyelids. Have you used tiro? What do you use it for – fashion or medical reasons?
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That baby is so cute and has the prettiest eyes!
I actually prefer kajal to regular eyeliner because it looks really good…. ancient Egyptians also used this technique to protect their eyes from the elements…
that baby is so beautiful! She has some pretty eyes too, I don’t think this stuff is bad for you, because charcoal is used in toothpaste so what the hell
I fucking love how diverse this world is.
So many beautiful cultures to learn from.
These people are killing themselves. Pouring lead in to your eyes is a bad idea. There has to be a better way.
My eyes were hurting for a while when I started using this only for a week it got better
I respect all cultures and traditions and practices.but honestly I think people at least should be educated about things that have been proven to be harmful to the human body…
The baby doesn’t need eyeliner, let alone lead… 😞
Words can’t explain how beautiful that baby is 💕💕💕
Y’all Americans for once need to shut the fuck up and stop being people sauce please I’m asking you from the bottom of my heart🙂🙂