Is Your Makeup Halal? A Guide to Cosmetics

The Cosmetic Conundrum

Makeup and skincare products often contain ingredients that are rarely listed clearly. For Muslims, ensuring cosmetics are halal is just as important as ensuring food is.

Common Haram Ingredients

• **Carmine**: A red dye used in lipsticks and blushes, derived from insects.
• **Keratin/Collagen**: Often derived from animals, including pigs, if not specified as vegan.
• **Alcohol**: While synthetic alcohols (like cetyl alcohol) are permissible, ethanol should be avoided.

Checking Labels

The easiest way to verify your cosmetics is to use the allhalal.info app’s ingredient scanner. Simply point your camera at the label, and it will break down the permissibility of each component.