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https://yahadut.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/03-09-06.jpeg16201080For mikveh immersion to be kosher, there must be no barrier (ĥatzitza) separating the woman from the water. What is considered a barrier for these purposes? Whatever most women would not want stuck to their body or hair, such as lice or nits, dirt, and knots in hair. To get rid of knots, the hair must be shampooed and combed out well. Hair dye which still looks good does not need to be removed. If peeling skin, scabs, and calluses can be easily removed by soaking them in water, (and this will not cause bleeding), they should be removed. If it is difficult, they do not need to be removed. Creams which are absorbed by the skin are not a problem even if their effects can be felt on the skin. A woman is not required to open her mouth during immersion, but it is permissible for her to do ...