The Use of Placenta in Cosmetic Products from Islamic Perspective

Ahmad Aminuddin Yazid; Aiman Nuaim Abdul Halim

doi:10.55265/halalreviews.v4i1.27

Authors

Ahmad Aminuddin Yazid Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Aiman Nuaim Abdul Halim Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55265/halalreviews.v4i1.27

Keywords:

Placenta, Cosmetic, Anti-Wrinkling, Halal Cosmetic

Abstract

The beauty industry, particularly focused on women, is rapidly expanding globally, with a growing demand for innovative products. One such innovation is the use of placenta, an organ that connects the mother to the fetus, facilitating the transfer of oxygen, nutrients, and waste. While traditionally sourced from mammals, placenta can also be derived from plants and is used in both medicine and cosmetics. Claimed to have anti-wrinkling properties, placental extracts are increasingly incorporated into beauty products, raising significant attention and debate, especially among Muslim scholars, regarding their efficacy and ethical considerations, including their potential use in treating baby blues or postpartum depression. This paper explores the definition of placenta, the legal status, and ethical implications of using placental extracts in cosmetic products. It also examines the Islamic perspective on the use of such ingredients in the beauty industry and discusses alternative ingredients that may serve similar functions without ethical concerns.

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