Using menthol crystals in fragrance free soap

· 21 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I use menthol crystals in fragrance free soap base. Menthol crystals doesn't have any particular fragrance. It has a bit of a cooling sensation.

Answer

If there are no impure ingredients in it, then it will be permissible for external usage.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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