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Making Surma at Home To Upgrade My Healthy Lifestyle

The pursuit of a genuinely healthy lifestyle extends beyond diet and into every aspect of self-care, including cosmetics. As an advocate for all things healthy and homemade, even my choice of kajal must align with my commitment to chemical-free living. This homemade, therapeutic *surma*-cum-*kajal* is a perfect fit for that ethos.


My fascination with traditional Punjabi *surma* dates back to a time when it was valued not just for beauty, but for its therapeutic properties. Historically, our mothers and grandmothers insisted on its daily use for children, believing it acted as a coolant for the eyes and offered protection. I have worn *kajal* since childhood, transitioning over the years to various branded products.


However, during a recent shopping trip, my mother-in-law, Gitanjali Mishra, challenged the necessity of purchasing commercially produced *kajal*, pointing out their long-standing tradition of making it at home. That simple observation provided me with a valuable new recipe, and I haven't looked back since.


This DIY *kajal* is remarkably easy to prepare and incorporates the nourishing benefits of ingredients like almonds. I personally prefer the dry version, as the wet formulation tends to smudge. This recipe embodies the purest form of beauty and care. Do you also follow the tradition of making your own *kajal* at home? 

Are you worried about the chemicals in store-bought kajal?

diy kajal making organic healthy surma recipe


 I learned a secret from my mother-in-law: how to make pure, organic, and chemical-free Surma or Kajal right in the kitchen! 

This traditional method not only gives you a deep, black pigment but also uses beneficial ingredients like ghee and ajwain (carom seeds), which are traditionally believed to be cooling and protective for the eyes. 


The 4-Step Organic Kajal Making Process

The pursuit of a genuinely healthy lifestyle extends beyond diet and into every aspect of self-care, including cosmetics. As an advocate for all things healthy and homemade, even my choice of kajal must align with my commitment to chemical-free living. This homemade, therapeutic surma-cum-kajal is a perfect fit for that ethos.

My fascination with traditional Punjabi surma dates back to a time when it was valued not just for beauty, but for its therapeutic properties. Historically, our mothers and grandmothers insisted on its daily use for children, believing it acted as a coolant for the eyes and offered protection. I have worn kajal since childhood, transitioning over the years to various branded products.



The Flame Base:

Light a diya using pure ghee or sesame oil (this ensures a clean soot base).

 The Secret Ingredients

We add a powerful blend of almond and ajwain (carom seeds) right into the flame! (The almond soot gives a deep black colour, and ajwain is traditionally protective.) 

Soot Collection

Learn the safe way to cover the diya and let the soot accumulate completely. 

Final Surma Prep

 Gently collect the pure, black soot—this is your organic surma! Watch to learn this ancestral beauty secret and make your own chemical-free eye makeup!

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