Is this lipstick legit or not?
Are
there any checks or studies done on the halal-ness of cosmetic products,
especially on lipsticks?
Mak has been wondering in out of pharmacies checking
out Maybeline (spelling), and all the other lipstick brands available over the counter
for any signs of halal approval. There were none. She asked those manning the
counter and the many helpful shop assistants, and they too began to wonder, is
there or is there not a mechanism in place to determine the halal-ness of such
products?
We ALWAYS take such things for granted.
I
had never given thought to such an issue; for one I do not use lipsticks. Another reason? I simply couldn’t be bothered. But
I can’t help but wonder: what about the facial cleansers, the lotions and
moisturizers, should there be a method to validate its halal-ness, and if so,
who should do it? (hahaha not pointing any fingers to anyone anywho ;P)
Given
the knowledge that animal based chemicals, especially the fatty types, are
ALWAYS used in such products, since, its properties will give the desired
result of said products. I understand the said products are not for
consumption, but even the touching of the piggy’s fat is forbidden.
What
about those who actually need such products? Eczema sufferers, those prone to
allergies?
I Malaysia
once asked a chemist (errr, I think so laa… since it was at a big shot kinda
Chemical conference gig) with the Jabatan Kimia
a substance does contain the forbidden piggy’s hide? They’d do it the CSI way;
mash the poor substance into blobs, expose it to such chemicals and wait for
the reaction. There is a guide to show which is which. Then they will inform
their good friends in JAKIM, and from there, take the decisions whether to
stamp the halal sign or not.
I
told Mak, what I thought about the JAKIM fellas: they do not actually perceive
the usage of lipstick as an integral part of dressing up (for the lack of a
better phrase). Most of them perceive it to be a tool to attract the opposite
sex… (all the related pun so intended) =D.
Well, that’s my point of view. If you want to bash me up on my perceived
notion, please do so politely in the comments section.
Hahahahaha.
Or maybe
they do not have any female staff to point out the obvious: cosmetics and even
pharmaceuticals do not have any halal labeling on them (well, for the most
part). Or if they do, they are a bit like me, not liking (and I do believe
their reasoning is more of a religion based as opposed to mine) to put on make
up.
But
come to think of it, what other reasons are there for them to overlook such a
huge industry as the cosmetics industry? It does not only cover make up, it
includes all those toners and facial washes and creams and moisturizers. Ask
any chemical engineer. Or consult a dicky, if that is more ideal.
Bottom
line, where have all the halal stamp gone? For one, it was time consuming going in an out of shops asking for halal branded lipsticks (oh yeah kesian kat aku yg habih tak tau brand2 lipsticks ni) blur .
