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Can I apply my own breastmilk to my skin?

Published as Using breastmilk for skin treatment

· 18 Jumada I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have read that breastmilk is good for the skin.

1. Can I apply my own breastmilk to my skin?

2. Can I apply my own breastmilk to my husband's skin?

Answer

If there are no other suitable halaal alternatives then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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