Ask the Rabbi
Question
does body soap have to be kosher? If it is made out of tallow (cow fat?) As anything on your skin gets absorbed into your body.
Answer
Shalom,
It doesn't have to be kosher (see yechave daat 4;43).
All the best!
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch studied for many years at the famed Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem. He currently lives in Kedumim in the Shomron, where he studies at the yeshiva and teaches classes for adults. In addition, he teaches at an elementary school.
