Is it permissible for a woman suffering from severe dark circles under her eyes due to anemia to apply a whitening cream to conceal this darkness and make its color match the rest of her face, not for adornment?
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There is no legal impediment to removing dark spots permanently or temporarily by using a whitener or other treatment, so long as there is no harm to the user or an external impediment. This is based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm." However, it is not permissible to use it if its composition or some of its ingredients contain an impure or forbidden substance.
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