cosmetic products which contain mink oil?Many cosmetics contain mink oil, derived from the fat of mink, an unkosher animal. Can religious Jews use ...?
Jews are allowed to derive benefit form nonkosher animals, we're just not allowed to eat them. And when it comes to products that may be edible, there has to be a certain amount of the nonkosher element in it for it to count as nonkosher - the amount depends on the type of nonkosher food, what state it's in (solid vs. liquid vs. oil), and certain questions related to the cooking process.
So for a cosmetic like lipstick, which comes in contact with the mouth (and remains there), it could be problematic - it would depend on the amount of mink oil and how it was added to the formula. For an eyebrow pencil or other item that is not intended to be eaten or used by mouth, then there is no problem.
Having said that, there are some Jews who are so strict in their practices that they now look for a rabbi's supervision on all household products, regardless of whether it is likely they will be ingested. It's not required by halacha, but if it gives a community an added comfort level, there are many supervisory companies who are more than willing to provide the service.
Many cosmetics contain mink oil, derived from the fat of mink, an unkosher animal. Can religious Jews use ...?
try okkosher.com
ou.org
stark.org
to find information about kosher cosmetics. The only company that I know of with certification is ADWE. The same problem applies to toothpaste and lotions which may contain gelatin and sometimes gelatin is derived from non-kosher sources. There is also artificial gelatin. My Rabbi said usually they do not use real gelatin. Check it out with the sites I listed above.
Its true but today the (k) symbol on products indicates it is Kosher and we even have SHAMPOO that is KOSHER., and there are reasons why you pay the tax on it.
Is this true?? I hope you are kidding!
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