Beauty Products

Q: I'd like to enquire about the usage of carmine in make up products. If in lipstick / blush or eyeshadow. Is it's usage allowed?

Q: Is it permissible to use a lip balm with lanolin alcohol in it?

Q: Is it allowed to use widely advertised shampoos and soaps with non-halaal ingredients?

Is it allowed if it is for medical reasons like to cure dandruff, acne, etc.?

Q: Is applying surmah for beautification considered as sunnat or is it only when one has an eye problem then applies it that it would be considered as a sunnat? 

Q: Is it necessary to investigate about halaal status of hand and body lotion?

Q: Can we use lip balms that contain alcohol which aren’t from grape or date derivative? Because there is a possibility of swallowing the lip balm.

And can we read prayer whilst wearing it?

Q: I have bought a natural body wash and cream product and noticed afterwards that it contains ethanol. Is it permissible to use? If not, should I discard or give it to a non-muslim?

Q: Is ponds mosturising cream halal because it contains cetearyl alcohol?

Q: Is it permissible for a male to use strawberry body butter body cream?

Q: I have purchased a body lotion of a reputed company which contains alcohol. I want to know whether I can apply it to my body during the winter season?