Monday, November 24, 2014

May a Woman Put on Makeup on Shabbat?

May a Woman Put on Makeup on Shabbat?
Day: Monday
Date: November 24, 2014
Parshat: Vayetze
Yalkut Yosef: 320

In memory of Ettel bat Harav Chaim Shalom.

It is forbidden for a woman to put makeup on herself on Shabbat unless it is a powdered makeup that comes off easily and is not to meant to last very long. Likewise, it is forbidden for a woman to put on lipstick or paint her nails on Shabbat due to the issur of Tzove'a. Even though they will color her lips the same as lipstick, it is permissible for a woman to eat pomegranates, strawberries, or any other staining fruit, since that is not her intention. One who is eating such fruits should ideally wash his hands before wiping them on a napkin so as not to color the napkin. However if that is not possible he may use the napkin without washing first.

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