We know it’s tempting to rub your vanilla-coconut body lotion on your face… it just smells so darn good… but please refrain! As the name would suggest, body lotions are made for your body which is covered in skin that is much tougher than your thin, sensitive facial skin. Here are three reasons why you should invest in a quality facial moisturizer:
- Any sort of perfume or scent in your lotion can sting the eyes or cause a skin reaction
- The ingredients are much too heavy for the face and are likely to clog pores (AKA non-comodogenic) and will make your face appear quite oily
- They are not designed to treat or prevent any skin problems and are likely to make them worse
Of course, in a pinch, a teeny-tiny bit of body lotion applied lightly to the dry areas isn’t going to permanently damage your skin but don’t be surprised if you wake up with a little “skin activity”! Think ahead and make sure you get a new facial moisturizer before your old one runs out and, if possible, keep a travel sized container of it in your purse.
