Chemical Kajal: A Threat to Children's Eyes? Experts Warn Against Traditional Practice

• Traditional practice of applying kajal to newborns' eyes persists, believed to enhance beauty.
• Modern medicine and ophthalmologists warn against chemical kajal due to delicate baby eye skin and mucous membranes.
• Chemical kajal may contain lead, artificial pigments, preservatives, or fragrances, causing irritation, infection, and vision issues.
• Homemade kajal requires extreme hygiene; unsterile soot can lead to eye infections.
• Safest approach: avoid applying any substance to a newborn's eyes and prioritize hygiene, nutrition, and medical guidance.