What is the ruling on a woman applying makeup to her face?
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Question:
Can it be derived from the fact that Umm Habibah (may Allah be pleased with her) applied henna to her arms that it is permissible for a woman to apply makeup and dyes to her face?
Answer:
There is no objection to a woman adorning herself with the cosmetics and dyes that are customary, unless these cosmetics or dyes harden on the skin and prevent the water of wudu' or ghusl from reaching the skin; in that case, it is not permissible. However, if they do not prevent the water from reaching the skin, there is no objection to it. Yes.
Can it be derived from the fact that Umm Habibah (may Allah be pleased with her) applied henna to her arms that it is permissible for a woman to apply makeup and dyes to her face?
Answer:
There is no objection to a woman adorning herself with the cosmetics and dyes that are customary, unless these cosmetics or dyes harden on the skin and prevent the water of wudu' or ghusl from reaching the skin; in that case, it is not permissible. However, if they do not prevent the water from reaching the skin, there is no objection to it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم وضع المرأة المكياج على وجهها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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