Last updated: January 20, 2023, 5:53 PM IST
Night creams are among the best skin care products that keep your skin healthy.
It is fine to use perfumed products on the body. They smell better and give you a fresher feeling. But you want to avoid using strongly scented products on your face.
Hydration is an essential part of any skin care regimen. Investing in separate moisturizing products for body and face can be costly. However, choosing the right skin care products to nourish and hydrate the skin is just as important. Now many people often wonder if they can use the same lotion for their entire body, including their face.
Dr. Aanchal Panth, a dermatologist, revealed the same thing on Instagram saying, “Technically it can be used. If you have dry skin, you can use a body moisturizer on your face. She went on to say that body lotions are thicker and oilier and can leave the skin feeling oily.”So if you have oily skin, it’s better to use a lightweight gel-based moisturizer on your face,” Dr. Panth added.
Another thing to keep in mind is that body lotions can contain fragrance. She revealed: “It’s fine to use scented products on the body. They smell nicer and make you feel fresher. But you want to avoid using strongly scented products on your face. If you use the same moisturizer on your face and body want to use, choose an unscented one.
Your face and body have very different skin types. The skin on your face is considerably thinner and much more sensitive than the skin on your body, which is thicker and much more prone to reactions. In addition, as your face is more frequently exposed to harmful environmental elements such as pollution and UV rays, it requires special care that ordinary body lotions cannot provide. Keep in mind that you are buying face moisturizers for a specific purpose, as they are designed to meet your skincare needs, unlike body lotions, which are more universal in their application.
Here are some moisturizing tips that can contribute to healthier skin.
- Use warm water to wash your face and body, and make sure it’s not too hot. Your skin may become dry when using very hot water.
- When washing, gently massage the skin instead of scrubbing or rubbing.
- Instead of using a towel or letting your skin air dry, pat it dry.
- Moisturize your skin twice a day after cleansing, using gentle upward strokes to massage the moisturizer into your skin.
- Apply sunscreen SPF 30 or higher before going outside if your moisturizer does not contain sunscreen or has a lower SPF.
- Find a moisturizer that’s right for your skin type, whether it’s sensitive, normal, dry, oily, or normal to dry.
- In general, your skin will last longer if you use creams that are specially formulated for your face. If you notice skin problems, you should visit a dermatologist.
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