Applying Oil on Shabbat to Prevent Dryness
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Question
Is it permissible to apply liquid oil on hands or lips on Shabbat when they are dry, but not wounded? And if oil is not applied, they might crack later on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom Rav
On an area where the dryness is not noticeable, it is permitted. If it is noticeable that they are dry, it is forbidden to apply oil directly on the dry area, but one may place it near the dry area and let the oil flow by itself onto the dry spot.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 328.
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