Does the fatwa permitting the temporary use of skin-whitening bleaches conflict with a beauty expert's statement that they harm the skin, given the Prophet's saying, "There shall be no harm or reciprocating harm"?
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The basic ruling regarding the use of paints is permissibility, unless their harm to the skin or body is medically proven, in which case their use becomes prohibited; based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There shall be no harm or reciprocating harm."
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