Eyeliners have been in use since Egyptian and Mesopotamian culture. But more than a beauty tool, it was used to protect the eyes from the scorching heat and to ward off evil eye. Presently, eyeliners are a must-have possession in our vanity, which is used in several ways to highlight the eyes and add more definition. With a wide range of eyeliners to choose from - gel, liquid, pencil or shimmering, finding the one which suits you is very important. For beginners, instead of jumping on liquid eyeliners, starting with pencil or gel liners would be useful. Though there are numerous options to choose from, you can also make your own DIY eyeliners at home with the ingredients naturally available. Let's have a look at a few home-made recipes to create eyeliners at home.
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3 Home-Made Recipes For Eyeliners
1. Activated Charcoal
An important element used in face-masks, face-washes and exfoliators, activated charcoal has health benefits too. It is used to cure indigestion and therefore is easily available at the medical stores. The deep black colour of the ingredient makes it perfect to be used in eyeliners. Buy activated charcoal in the form of capsules which are easily stored. In a bowl, empty 2 to 3 capsules of the ingredient. Pour a spoonful of coconut oil into it. Mix it well to form a gel-like paste. The eyeliner is ready to use.
2. Cocoa Powder
This method is especially for those who are done using the black eyeliners and want to add do not mind switching to the brown shade of cocoa powder. In a small bowl add a tablespoon of cocoa powder. Add 2-3 drops of water or rose water to it and mix it well to get a gel-like consistency. Apply this mixture on both the lashes to get the natural look.
3. Kumkum Powder
The sassy red colour of the kumkum which is often used while performing poojas and rituals at home, can also be used as a stunning eyeliner. In a small bowl add a tablespoon of kumkum powder. Add a few drops (2-3 drops) of rosewater to it. Mix it well to make a paste which can be used as a striking eyeliner.
We advise you to be aware of your allergies with natural ingredients before trying out the above-mentioned DIY recipes. Do share with us your reviews in the comments section below.
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