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# While one is obviously prohibited from using colored nail polish even the use of clear polish would be ossur, as the shine adds a pleasant finish to the nail, and is enhancing the natural color of the nail which is tantamount to deepening an already existing color which would be included in Tzovaya<ref>Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchosa 14:footnote 152</ref>. It is for this same reason, that one would be prohibited from using (i.e. crest) whitening strips. Once again it is also for this same reason that one is prohibited from using fade creams that are of the same color as one's natural skin, even if it is being used just to cover up blemishes. | # While one is obviously prohibited from using colored nail polish even the use of clear polish would be ossur, as the shine adds a pleasant finish to the nail, and is enhancing the natural color of the nail which is tantamount to deepening an already existing color which would be included in Tzovaya<ref>Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchosa 14:footnote 152</ref>. It is for this same reason, that one would be prohibited from using (i.e. crest) whitening strips. Once again it is also for this same reason that one is prohibited from using fade creams that are of the same color as one's natural skin, even if it is being used just to cover up blemishes. | ||
==Blush powders== | ==Blush powders== | ||
# While there are some Poskim who give a hashgocha on certain blush powders to be used on Shabbos, majority of the powders on the market are oil based which therefore causes the blush to be absorbed by the skin which would make it Tzovaya<ref> | # While there are some Poskim who give a hashgocha on certain blush powders to be used on Shabbos, majority of the powders on the market are oil based which therefore causes the blush to be absorbed by the skin which would make it Tzovaya<ref> Igros Moshe O.C. 1:</ref>. Therefore, unless one has a hechsher on a particular product, one should assume that all cosmetic rouge powders are forbidden for use on Shabbos.<ref>Rabbi Keshy Kahn (The Shtieble, Manhattan Beach, 5770)</ref> | ||
Igros Moshe O.C. 1:</ref>.Therefore, unless one has a hechsher on a particular product, one should assume that all cosmetic rouge powders are forbidden for use on Shabbos.<ref>Rabbi Keshy Kahn (The Shtieble, Manhattan Beach, 5770) | |||
==Sun-Tanning== | ==Sun-Tanning== | ||
# Some Poskim go as far as to prohibit intentional suntanning as this leaves a permanent color on the skin<ref> Minchas Yitzchok 5:32</ref>. [It should be noted that not all Poskim concur with this ruling, and everyone holds that it is permitted to merely sit outside if there is no intention of tanning, even if one will be pleased with the results.]<ref>Rabbi Keshy Kahn (The Shtieble, Manhattan Beach, 5770) </ref> | # Some Poskim go as far as to prohibit intentional suntanning as this leaves a permanent color on the skin<ref> Minchas Yitzchok 5:32</ref>. [It should be noted that not all Poskim concur with this ruling, and everyone holds that it is permitted to merely sit outside if there is no intention of tanning, even if one will be pleased with the results.]<ref>Rabbi Keshy Kahn (The Shtieble, Manhattan Beach, 5770) </ref> | ||
