Question 1

what defines a kosher cosmetic?

Accepted Answer

Kosher cosmetics: Interpretations of kashrus & halachic law vary tremendously, so always consult with your own rabbi, but... 
In general, everyday makeup is kosher if it doesn't contain products from or tested on unclean animals. Shabbos makeup should be powdered & applied dry (to avoid dyeing on shabbos) and colors should not be mixed on the same brush, and for pesach, makeup also must not contain any chametz.

Question 2

do the cosmetic contacts has an expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All contact lenses have an expiration date.  It is printed on the box.

Question 3

i slept in my cosmetic contacts. what could this do?

Accepted Answer

Irritate cornea: Your body will try and wash out objects placed on the cornea, so excessive tearing may actually dry out your cornea, the outermost layer of your eyeball. It coul also get scratched, become red and painful after being moved about while your eyes are moving when you sleep (rapi eye movement, or rem sleep).

Question 4

i'd like to ask the cosmetic medicine named glutahione .what are its benefits and its complicatons?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm..use?: Glutathione (GSH) is an important antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi and some bacteria and archaea, preventing damage to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species such as free radicals and peroxides.

Question 5

what to if i am soon to be having cosmetic sugary, is there any tips that can help me prepare for it?

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Not enough info: It depends on what part of the body will have surgery. In general you want to minimize infection, so keeping the area clean would apply.  Avoid blood thinners if cleared by the primary care doctor. Good wound healing required good nutrition.

Question 6

is autoplasty cosmetic only?

Accepted Answer

Otoplasty?: I believe you are referring to otoplasty or pinning back of protruding ears.  This is commonly preformed as a correction of a congenital defect in children over the age of eight with insurance coverage.  If one waits til they are an adult the insurance companies have a harder time classifying it as a congenital problem and frequently deny coverage.

Question 7

i'm wondering how safe are cosmetic surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Safe: The risks of cosmetic plastic surgery are the same as any other surgery: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, hypertrophic/unacceptable scarring, bleeding, as well as the potential cosmetic problems such as overcorrection, undercorrection, contour irregularity, inability to achieve a specific cosmetic result, etc.

Question 8

what sort of procedures are cosmetic surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Plastic surgeries : Cosmetic surgeries are procedures that include a variety of plastic surgeries done for cosmetic purposes like nasal or facial procedures or surgeries used to reconstruct organs following cancer treatment like breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

Question 9

which cosmetic surgeries are the riskiest for death?

Accepted Answer

Major surgery: In general cosmetic surgery rates of problems and the rare incidence of death increases as the amount of tissue dealt with increases.  The risk of death is also increased with general instead of local anesthesia.  And of course the health of the patient and the age of the patient are factors in assessing the risk.

Question 10

are braces considered a cosmetic?

Accepted Answer

Not Always: There are many indications to have orthodontic braces. Esthetic appearance is only one of them.

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