Author name: Zareen Thalji
Zareen Thalji is a certified cosmetic chemist and halal beauty consultant with over 12 years of experience formulating ethically compliant cosmetics. Trained in Paris and Kuala Lumpur, she holds dual accreditation from the Halal Science Center and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. She advises global brands on ingredient traceability, alcohol-free stabilization, and zabiha-compliant sourcing. Her research on plant-based binders has been published in the Journal of Halal Science and Technology.