Commentary for Shabbat 100:5

אמר רב יהודה עפר לבינתא שרי אמר רב יוסף כוספא דיסמין שרי אמר רבא עפר פלפלי שרי אמר רב ששת ברדא שרי

while the other Tanna holds that in R. Judah's view they do not smooth. How have you explained them? As agreeing with R. Judah! Then consider the second clause: 'But the face, hands, and feet are permitted';<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' This follows the prohibition of cleansing the hair with natron or sand. ');">⁵</span>

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