Background Skin‐whitening products are in the high trend of demand for skin beautifying and lightening. Sources of ingredients for cosmetics could be natural, semi‐synthetic, and synthetic that may affect the halal status of a product. The lack of scientific evidence on the safety and risks of such ingredients is a major concern to many consumers. Objective This review paper aimed to shed light on the skin‐whitening ingredients and their issues related to safety, health risk, and halal status. Methodology Based on the reviews scientific publications published from January 2015 to July 2020 using Web of Science and Scopus engines. Findings Based on the review, most of the common ingredients in the skin‐whitening products are originated from plants, animals, microbes, and heavy metals. Health risk of the ingredients was evaluated based on the usage, chronic or acute adverse effect, frequency of incidence, and the hazardous chemical contents of a halal cosmetics. The halal status of the ingredients was investigated based on the sources of origin, safety evaluation, and associated health risk of the ingredients. Originality This review shows that ingredients play a vital role in the halal status decision‐making of a cosmetic product. Therefore, the categories of Halal‐Safe, Haram‐Prohibited, and Critical‐Need further evaluation were suggested to integrate the sources of ingredients with safety.

Background:The global halal cosmetics market is projected to grow during the forecast period. However, the factors that influenced consumers in the world to opt for halal cosmetics remain ambiguous. Objectives:The objective of this study was to understand the universal concept of halal cosmetics and a framework of critical points that influence consumers in purchasing halal cosmetic products. Method:The method used was Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement by using Web of Science and Scopus databases.This study extends the systematic literature review covering all variables in purchasing halal cosmetics as halal cosmetic is not simply a religious issue, but it is also an opportunity to increase sales and acquire a competitive advantage.Results: This study found 14 articles that mainly discussed the critical points related to religiosity and product factors, that is, ingredient, halal logo, and halal certification as the highest driver in influencing consumers to purchase halal cosmetics. Other related factors in this study are price, promotion, place, social factors, and characteristics of consumers. These factors should be taken into consideration as they provide a plus point and an extra edge to local or international manufacturers to tap the global markets for halal cosmetic products that cater to both Muslims and non-Muslims communities.Practical Implications: Cosmetic manufacturers and marketers must ensure that their products suit the expectation of consumers as todays halalan and tayyiban products are being searched rather than branded products due to their cleanliness, safety, and hygienic.Originality/Value: This study is among the earliest study examining the factors of purchase intention in halal cosmetics using a systematic literature review method that integrates marketing stimulus (product, price, promotion, and place) and other stimuli (social, religious, and characteristics).

This study discusses the legal control over the safety of local cosmetics products and the level of consumer protection in Malaysia.  Basically, beauty is a way of life for women. Various alternatives are made to make the face look beautiful and perfect by using a variety of products available in the market. As a result, manufacturers are working to produce a wide range of promising products for a short period of time but use illicit substances that threaten consumers in Malaysia.The purpose of this study is to assess the level of legal control provided in the safety of cosmetics for consumers and consumer protection in Malaysia. The results of the study found that there were still many products containing prohibited substances in the market based on current issues which found that consumers experienced the harmful effects from the use of unsafe cosmetics. Therefore, the legal control laws provided can control this matter by giving fines and compounds to operators who still produce products containing these prohibited substances.

According to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia provided by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ministry of Health, Malaysia, cosmetic refers to any substance used on external parts of the human body. 1 The use of the cosmetic products is considered a necessity for personal hygiene, improved attractiveness, to protect skin and hair from ultraviolet light and pollutants, and slowing down of the aging process. 2 Cosmetics have been around for a long time and used daily not just by women but men as well. Hence, the consumption of these products is increasing every year. According to the Malaysian Standard on Halal cosmetics-General requirement (MS 2634:2019), 3 the definition of "personal care" is merged as