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What is the ruling on using lip balm and skin moisturizer while fasting?

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There is no harm in applying lip balm or skin moisturizer while fasting, as long as the fasting person does not swallow any of it. However, if they intentionally swallow some of it while remembering their fast, then their fast is broken, and they must make up for that day.

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