what's halal anyways?
The word halal refers to things being done within the rules of Islam. When people usually think of halal, meat comes to mind. Halal meat is slaughtered in a way that causes the animal the least amount of pain and suffering.
But this term expands beyond this. Halal can be seen as a way of life. Almost anything can be halal or haram (i.e. forbidden), including makeup products. Below is a guide that illustrates two common products found in cosmetics that makes it haram.