Surma/Kohl is a dark blackish grey powder worn in the waterlines of your eyes by men & women from all over the East It protects from evil eye and is worn as Sunnah by muslims as well. Instructions for use: For first time use,• take out stick, wash & tap off the excess water,• dip into the container & swivel the contents,• take out and tap off excess powder,•place in the inner corner of your eye horizontally, close your eyes & gently drag the stick across to the end, repeat 3 times in each eye