Cosmetic products on Pesach
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Question
Is it permitted to use the following cosmetic products on Pesach: lipstick by Maybelline, facial moisturizing cream by Garnier, and the hand cream “Aqua Cream” sold in pharmacies?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
The general rule regarding all cosmetic products is that there is room to be stringent that they should not contain chametz. However, according to the basic halacha, there is no problem with them.
Some of the kashrut certifications that are publicized on certain products as being kosher for Pesach are not because the product was examined in depth and explicitly permitted, but rather because, in their opinion, there is no issue even if it does contain chametz (since it has already been rendered inedible during the manufacturing process). Therefore, such announcements do not really provide much practical benefit.
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