I would just like to spread some good advice to all snuff-takers out there. I coughed into my tin by accident today and took about half an ounce of snuff to the face. So there I stood feeling really dumb with snuff all over my face. The second i opend my eyes the burning came. It felt like i got mased to a lesser extent. The powder was in my mouth, nose, and eyes. It took a little while for the burning to go away and for me to stop coughing.
lesson; snuff is not meant for the eyes. keep snuff out of your eyes.
That reminds me of the "Augentabak", which would be something like "eye tobacco" in English. It was supposed to be good for the eyes, but you take is nasally, of course.
I hope you did not stand in the middle of the street? This image would just be to great. Sorry, but I had to laugh a little while reading your comment. :) Hope you are well again.
Ever try japanesse eye-drops???? Feels about like sticking snuff in the eye. Though it makes your eyes feel great after you can finaly open them again.