Use of Anti-Wrinkle Cream by a Young Man

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Question

Hello, is it permissible for a young man who has wrinkles on his face to use a cream that smooths the skin so that the wrinkles are not visible?

Answer

Hello and blessings,

If he is embarrassed by the wrinkles, it is permitted, but if he does it for beauty, it is prohibited due to the prohibition of 'not wearing'.

Source

See Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 182, Seif 5, Tosafot on Tractate Shabbat, page 50, s.v. 'mishum tzaaro' and Gemara, Tractate Nazir, page 59.

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