In principle, it is permissible to use food and natural substances for purposes other than eating as long as this benefits the person. This is based on the rule: “Permissibility is the basic ruling of things.” Sheikh `Abdul-`Azeez ibn Baz, the former mufti of Saudi Arabia, stated that: “There is nothing wrong with that, if there is some benefit in using henna with egg yolk or any other permissible substances. It is permissible if there is some benefit to the hair such as making it grow long, conditioning it, etc., or preventing it from falling out.” In addition, the late Sheikh Ibn `Uthaymeen, a prominent Saudi Muslim scholar, adds: “It is generally accepted that Allah created food to preserve human life and nourish it. If a person wants to use certain types of food for other lawful purposes like medication, he is permitted to do so. We add here that seeking to beautify oneself is an Islamic principle because Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. However, a person should avoid extravagance in this and never give it priority over other duties which must be fulfilled.
Is using food/natural substances for cosmetic purposes permissible?
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