- HALAL COSMETICS : The appeal of halal cosmetics mirrors a global trend for ethical beauty products that are not tested on animals and do not use

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Western brands have to prove their commitment to the Muslim consumer
Halal beauty products, which comprise $500 million (315 million pounds) of the $2 trillion global halal market, are made using plant extracts and minerals rather than the alcohol and pork ingredients that are banned in Islam but often found in cosmetics.

The appeal of halal cosmetics mirrors a global trend for ethical beauty products that are not tested on animals and do not use animal derivatives, as well as booming demand for ranges based on natural ingredients that are kind to hair and skin.

It is a trend that could appeal strongly to Muslims living in Europe, where a buzz already surrounds all things green. ...

...Beauty World Middle East, a beauty trade exhibition, found in a survey that cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products account for a growing share of the $150 million annual market for sharia-compliant products in the United Arab Emirates alone.

...One of the many problems that could restrict the growth of halal cosmetics is the lack of a unified global halal certification body to regulate the nascent industry. ...

TENDANCES HALAL source :Islamic Beauty - Can Halal Cosmetics Outgrow Their Niche? - NYTimes.com