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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> | ||
==Soap== | ==Soap== | ||
# Some poskim hold that it is permitted to use a bar of soap on Shabbat because one doesn't intend of smoothing out the bar of soap or creating any soap suds. <ref>According to Chacham Ovadia Yosef (Sh"t Yechave Daat 2:50), it is permitted to use a bar of soap or liquid soap on [[shabbat]] because one has no intention of changing anything. One only intends clean what he is washing. </ref> On the opposite extreme some poskim hold that it is forbidden to use either bar or liquid soap on Shabbat.<ref>According to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (Sh"t Igrot Moshe OC 1:113) it is forbidden to use a bar of soap and it is forbidden to use liquid soap on [[shabbat]]. </ref> However, according to the majority of poskim, one may not use a bar of soap but one may use liquid soap on Shabbat.<ref>According to Chacham Ben-Zion Abba-Shaul (Sh"t Or Litzion 2:35:5), one may not use a bar of soap but one may use liquid soap on [[shabbat]]. [http://www.dailyhalacha.com/m/halacha.aspx?id=932 Rabbi Eli Mansour], Aruch Hashulchan 326:11, and Ketzot Hashulchan 146:32 agree. Kitzur Hilchot [[Shabbat]] pg. 74 says this is the common practice. See also Shemirat Shabbat Kihilchita 14:16. [http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/798018/rabbi-hershel-schachter/shiur-11-shabbos-memachaik-memare-ach/ Rav Schachter (Shabbat Shiur 11)] explained that it is questionable to forbid using a liquid soap since the resultant sods created as very temporary.</ref> | # Some poskim hold that it is permitted to use a bar of soap on Shabbat because one doesn't intend of smoothing out the bar of soap or creating any soap suds.<ref>According to Chacham Ovadia Yosef (Sh"t Yechave Daat 2:50), it is permitted to use a bar of soap or liquid soap on [[shabbat]] because one has no intention of changing anything. One only intends clean what he is washing. </ref> On the opposite extreme some poskim hold that it is forbidden to use either bar or liquid soap on Shabbat.<ref>According to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (Sh"t Igrot Moshe OC 1:113) it is forbidden to use a bar of soap and it is forbidden to use liquid soap on [[shabbat]]. </ref> However, according to the majority of poskim, one may not use a bar of soap but one may use liquid soap on Shabbat.<ref>According to Chacham Ben-Zion Abba-Shaul (Sh"t Or Litzion 2:35:5), one may not use a bar of soap but one may use liquid soap on [[shabbat]]. [http://www.dailyhalacha.com/m/halacha.aspx?id=932 Rabbi Eli Mansour], Aruch Hashulchan 326:11, and Ketzot Hashulchan 146:32 agree. Kitzur Hilchot [[Shabbat]] pg. 74 says this is the common practice. See also Shemirat Shabbat Kihilchita 14:16. [http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/798018/rabbi-hershel-schachter/shiur-11-shabbos-memachaik-memare-ach/ Rav Schachter (Shabbat Shiur 11)] explained that it is questionable to forbid using a liquid soap since the resultant sods created as very temporary.</ref> | ||
# Some poskim it is permitted to use foam handsoap on Shabbat.<Ref>[http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/798018/rabbi-hershel-schachter/shiur-11-shabbos-memachaik-memare-ach/ Rav Schachter (Shabbat Shiur 11)] | # Some poskim it is permitted to use foam handsoap on Shabbat.<Ref>[http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/798018/rabbi-hershel-schachter/shiur-11-shabbos-memachaik-memare-ach/ Rav Schachter (Shabbat Shiur 11)] | ||
held that using foamy soap is permitted since changing the liquid into a foam and using it since the result is very temporary before it is washed down the drain.</ref> | held that using foamy soap is permitted since changing the liquid into a foam and using it since the result is very temporary before it is washed down the drain.</ref> | ||
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==Cutting Nails or Hair== | ==Cutting Nails or Hair== | ||
# It is forbidden to cut nails or hair on [[shabbat]] or sever them in any way. <ref> S''A, Orach Chaim, 340.1 </ref> | # It is forbidden to cut nails or hair on [[shabbat]] or sever them in any way.<ref> S''A, Orach Chaim, 340.1 </ref> | ||
# On the night of her tevila in the mikveh, a woman may have her nails cut by a non-Jew.<ref> Mishna Brura 340:3 quoting the Magen Avraham </ref> | # On the night of her tevila in the mikveh, a woman may have her nails cut by a non-Jew.<ref> Mishna Brura 340:3 quoting the Magen Avraham </ref> | ||
==Lipstick== | ==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> | # 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== | ==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> | # 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== | ==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> | # 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== | ||
# Regarding combing one's hair on [[Shabbat]], see the [[Getting Dressed on Shabbat]] page. | # Regarding combing one's hair on [[Shabbat]], see the [[Getting Dressed on Shabbat]] page. | ||
==Braiding hair== | ==Braiding hair== | ||
# It is forbidden to braid hair on [[shabbat]]. <ref> Mishna Brurah 303.27 </ref> | # It is forbidden to braid hair on [[shabbat]].<ref> Mishna Brurah 303.27 </ref> | ||
==Perfume== | ==Perfume== | ||
# It is permitted to apply perfume onto the human body but it is forbidden to apply perfume onto clothing on [[shabbat]]. <ref> Mishna Brurah 125.23 </ref> | # It is permitted to apply perfume onto the human body but it is forbidden to apply perfume onto clothing on [[shabbat]].<ref> Mishna Brurah 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>. | ||
