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# Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref> | # Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref> | ||
# Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using cosmetics. <ref>JSOR 2012 [[Pesach]] List (pg 14) writes that cosmetics such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for [[Pesach]].</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | # Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using cosmetics. <ref>JSOR 2012 [[Pesach]] List (pg 14) writes that cosmetics such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for [[Pesach]].</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | ||
# Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for [[Pesach]] use.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref> | # Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered to be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for [[Pesach]] use.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref> | ||
# Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>Sephardim are lenient regarding shoe polish if it was bought before [[Pesach]]. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (vol 1, pg 119) </ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | # Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>Sephardim are lenient regarding shoe polish if it was bought before [[Pesach]]. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (vol 1, pg 119) </ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and Yom Tov, see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | ||
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