Hand Cream During Shiva

Shiva (7 Days of Mourning)

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Question

Is it permissible to apply hand cream during the days of Shiva if one has dryness on their hands?

Answer

Since the cream is applied for medicinal purposes, it is permitted.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 381, Paragraph 2: "What about anointing? It is forbidden to anoint even a little if it is for pleasure, but if it is to remove dirt, it is permitted; and certainly for medicinal purposes, such as if one has sores on their head."

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