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# With so many new cosmetics on the market today the question of using these products on Shabbos becomes very relevant. Some background information may shed some light on what the possible problems may be in regards to Hilchos Shabbos. One Melacha to be aware of, is the act of dyeing ([[Tzoveya]]), which was done to color the curtains of the Mishkan<ref>Rashi Parshas Terumah 25:5 D"h Meadamim</ref>, the second is the act of smoothing ([[Memachaik]]) which was done to finish the leather of the coverings of the Mishkan. | # With so many new cosmetics on the market today the question of using these products on Shabbos becomes very relevant. Some background information may shed some light on what the possible problems may be in regards to Hilchos Shabbos. One Melacha to be aware of, is the act of dyeing ([[Tzoveya]]), which was done to color the curtains of the Mishkan<ref>Rashi Parshas Terumah 25:5 D"h Meadamim</ref>, the second is the act of smoothing ([[Memachaik]]) which was done to finish the leather of the coverings of the Mishkan. | ||
# While the Biblical prohibition of dyeing is only something that will be colored permanently, there is still a Rabbinic prohibition on creating a temporary coloring effect. Therefore, cosmetics such as: rouges, lipsticks, eye shadow, and others which add color to the skin albeit for a short amount of time, are still forbidden to use on Shabbos. <ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos 22:23, S.A. 303:25, Mishna Brurah 303:79, Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref> | # While the Biblical prohibition of dyeing is only something that will be colored permanently, there is still a Rabbinic prohibition on creating a temporary coloring effect. Therefore, cosmetics such as: rouges, lipsticks, eye shadow, and others which add color to the skin albeit for a short amount of time, are still forbidden to use on Shabbos. <ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos 22:23, S.A. 303:25, Mishna Brurah 303:79, Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref> | ||
==Lipstick== | |||
It is forbidden for a woman to apply lipstick on shabbat. <ref> Yabia Omer 6.37, Igrot Mosher Orach Chaim 1.114, Menuchat Ahava 13.6 </ref> | |||
==Powder== | |||
Many Poskim permit women applying non-sticky powder to their faces on Shabbat, however, other poskim forbid this act. Nevertheless, all agree that applying sticky powder is forbidden. <ref> Yechave Daat 4.28, Menichat Ahava 13.7 </ref> | |||
==Nail varnish== | |||
It is forbidden to apply or remove nail varnish on shabbat. <ref> Shmirat Shabbat Kehilchata 1.158, Yalkut Yosef 4.2.102 </ref> | |||
==Combing hair== | |||
Combing hair on shabbat is forbidden. <ref> Menichat Ahava 23.45 </ref> | |||
==Braiding hair== | |||
It is forbidden to braid hair on shabbat. <ref> Mishna Brura 303.27 </ref> | |||
==Perfume== | |||
It is permitted to applky perfume onto the human body but it is forbidden to apply perfume onto clothing on shabbat. <ref> Mishna Brura 125.23 </ref> | |||
==Nail polish== | ==Nail polish== | ||
# It is forbidden to use nail polish on [[Shabbat]] whether it is a colored nail polish or clear polish as the shine adds a pleasant finish to the nail, and is enhancing the natural color of the nail which is included in Tzovaya<ref>Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchosa 14:footnote 152</ref>. | # It is forbidden to use nail polish on [[Shabbat]] whether it is a colored nail polish or clear polish as the shine adds a pleasant finish to the nail, and is enhancing the natural color of the nail which is included in Tzovaya<ref>Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchosa 14:footnote 152</ref>. | ||
