Similar to many small and specialized section of the industries in the market, many of the beauty markets has also drew its attention towards making their beauty products Halal. The need for Halal cosmetics came into account because of the use of animal derived ingredients such as pork gelatine, collagen and keratin in their products. There were also products that affected the skin and body because of the use of alcohol in their products. Both of this i.e animal derived ingredients and alcohol contents are considered as unlawful (Haram) for a Muslim to use. Muslims are found to be in ‘wudu’ (ablution) condition most of the time. Using the products containing this unlawful (Haram) substances prevents water to seep inside their skin which makes their ‘wudu’ (ablution) invalid. According to Thomson Reuters, Muslim around the globe are expected to grow to $73 billion in 2 years for halal cosmetics.
Looking at
this problem, many of the cosmetic practitioners have tried to make their
foundation in the Halal Cosmetics. Not only this the Halal cosmetic products
have increased their market very rapidly, which has bought a positive impact in
the minds of investors and a number of investors have started investing in
Halal cosmetics. Halal cosmetics mainly attract a large population of Muslim
crowd who has religious and ethically conscious and preventive. It does not use
any of the animal derived ingredients or alcohol substances that goes against
the Islamic rules. It is thus prepared in the Islamic way for the interest of
Muslims.
Not only
Muslims but consumers in general who are ethically conscious want such products
which are free from the use of animal derived ingredients and other substances
which harms someone’s skin. They also agree with the Muslim conventional
policies of using Halal Product which are pure, safe and of high quality. There
are number harmful chemical substances which are added in small amount to
improve or preserve the product which includes Mercury and Hydroquinone,
substances known to deteriorate skin. In addition to this, the halal cosmetics
industry observes the needs of a more demographic as opposed to halal food.
A large
number of Muslim beauty bloggers and loggers have acted as a catalyst in the
production of Halal Cosmetics all around the globe. Also, the number of hijabi
representation in front of the world stage has increased leading to motivate
the brands to make plans which involve Halal Products. This can specially be
seen in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. A number of Malaysian
artists are founders of their very own cosmetics brands that are all certified
as halal by the JabatanKemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM).
Things are
going strong with the introduction of Halal products in the globe market. Halal Cosmetics is witnessing the growth and support which has never been seen
before. For all the cosmetics and makeup wearer you can definitely wait and
look ahead to more of Halal products launching soon in the market.
