Face washes and creams that contain alcohol

Q: I have face washes, creams and lotions that contain alcohol and I dont know if its permissible for me to use them? Some people say yes and some say no. I am very confused. Please help.

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A: If the alcohol is not made from grapes or dates and there is no impure ingredient in the lotions, creams, etc., it will be permissible for external use.  

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)