A Powerful Crusade for Compassionate and Inclusive Halal Beauty

Halal beauty places emphasis on using products that are free from ingredients prohibited by Islamic law, such as alcohol, pork, and other impure substances. The halal beauty industry has gained popularity in recent years, driven by a growing demand for ethical and sustainable beauty options.

The Growing Market

The halal beauty market is forecasted to reach billions of dollars in the upcoming years, with consumers from diverse backgrounds seeking pure and ethical beauty products. Halal beauty is not only for Muslims; it is attracting anyone looking for clean and sustainable beauty alternatives such as halal collagen being used for overall skin beauty and wellbeing- becoming a recent growing trend. 

Product Availability 

You are able to mostly find these brands all online through the company website and they will deliver to your door. Although many brands are now selling products from mainstream department stores such as Selfridges, House of Fraser and Harrods. Other brands you will find exhibiting at smaller markets, malls and community events such as ‘The Muslim Lifestyle Shopping Festival.’

Benefits of Halal Beauty

Halal beauty products are renowned for being cruelty-free and environmentally friendly, making them appealing to conscious consumers seeking ethical choices. These products are also free from harmful chemicals and toxins, reducing the risk of allergic reactions and skin irritation.

Halal Beauty Brands

Many mainstream beauty companies now offer halal-certified products, indicating a shift towards inclusivity and diversity in the industry. Additionally, several dedicated halal beauty brands from all over the globe are emerging to cater specifically to the needs of Muslim consumers. 

For example, one of the products from the brand ‘Glow by Claudia Nour‘ are created in small batches as they are all hand-crafted with Claudia herself overseeing ingredients and ensuring that they’re from ethical sources. The products are free from alcohol, pig and all pig- derived ingredients, gelatine and carmine and spans over skincare and makeup. ‘Wardah‘ is another beauty behemoth in its home country of Indonesia, with a repertoire of over 400 products across skincare and makeup categories.

Its products are Halal, natural, alcohol free, and cruelty free. In addition to just selling products. The brand believes in fostering a community by highlighting everyday heroines, and supporting various corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts including healthcare, education, sustainability and female empowerment. Then we have ‘PHB Ethical Beauty’ products which are all hand-made in the UK and are halal and also ethical with certain percentage of profits going to charity. The products are also animal cruelty free, eco-friendly and palm-oil free. ‘Tuesday- In -Love’ also does water permeable and halal nail polishes.  

Embracing Diversity

Halal beauty promotes inclusivity by providing products suitable for all skin types and tones, bridging the gap in the beauty industry and catering to a broader audience. By embracing diversity, halal beauty encourages self-expression and boosts confidence in individuals from all walks of life.

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