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Ingredients in cosmetic products derived from animals

· 8 Muharram 1448 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Glycerin, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, biotin collagen, keratin and hydrolysed keratin are ingredients used in cosmetic products that are derived from animals. Some of them can be derived from plants too, but if each ingredient mentioned is derived from animals, can the cosmetic products be used?

Answer

If the ingredients are derived from animals, then one should refrain from using such creams.

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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