A new halal cosmetics company with a twist...

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A new halal cosmetics company with a twist...

              

WHEN business adviser Salma Chaudry was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, little did she think it would give her the idea to start a new career as her own boss.
When she got over the shock, she started investigating the ingredients of the cosmetics she used on her face and body, and was alarmed to find what was in them.
As a Muslim, the 45-year-old mother of four was worried to find that many contained animal products, with no sign of whether they met Islamic law, or alcohol.

Now fully recovered, Salma has turned her experience to good use and set up her own company, with an initial range of nine cosmetics – all ethical and Halal accredited.
She has been helped to start up by the Pennine LEAP programme, run by Renegerate Pennine Lancashire, which helps entrepreneurs.
With a manufacturer in York providing the hand and body washes and lotions, face creams and moisturisers, Salma is poised to launch her beauty products globally.
Salma, from Blackburn, has been testing her range of beauty products locally, and will be launching them nationwide in the spring, and exhibiting in the Middle East.
She said: “In 2009 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and started taking an interest in the ingredients of the beauty products I used, as well as what I was eating.
 
“I learned many contained alcohol and non-Halal animal products, forbidden in Islam.
“I then thought of making my own, which don’t use animal products, or alcohol, as well as not having undergone animal testing.
“They are Halal products, but also totally ethical and suitable for many vegetarians, those who abstain from alcohol, or are just concerned about what goes in their beauty products.
“As well as meeting the religious needs of Muslims, they are ideal for other people with ethical concerns, and it has turned into a rapidly- growing international business project.
“I am now looking at opportunities not just in Britain and the Middle East, but Pakistan and the Indian sub-continent, across Europe and the United States.”
Salma got free coaching support from Pennine LEAP, which offers support to anyone in East Lancashire wanting to start a new business.

The halal cosmetics company has been developing a range of products that are ethical, natural, luxurious and revolutionary.
The company is based in the NorthWest of England, the products are all manufactured and tested in the Uk and the formula has taken almost 3 years of research and development.
The initial cosmetics to be launched will consist of 9 products which will include a combination of a skincare and cleansing range.
All products are free from parabens, and all known harmful chemicals as well being halal.
The cosmetics contain a miracle ingredient called Astaxanthin which is being hailed as the most powerful antioxidant to date, this anti ageing ingredient is derived from marine algae and is very natural.
The halal cosmetics company are very excited to be one of the first companies in the world to test and bring a range of skincare on the market which includes Astaxanthin.
The target market for our cosmetics is the consumer who is looking for luxury and whose purchase decision is focused on branding and luxury and is also someone who is looking for a very ethical solution when it comes to skincare.
We are planning to launch in the Uk in March and launch in the Middle East in May of this year. Our future plans are to take our products to Malaysia, India and to the USA.
We are currently accepting enquiries from sales people, distribtutors, agents and party planners.

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www.halalcosco.com  and leave your contact details or email: salma@halalcosco.com or connect on Linkedin and please dont forget to follow us on twitter