'Body lotion', using it on your face will cause a mess of troubles.

Is using body lotion after a shower and on your face a recipe for trouble?

It is best not to apply body lotion to your face if possible.

Many people apply body lotion after taking a shower.

However, there are quite a few cases where people apply body lotion to their body and also put it on their face at the same time.

Can I also apply body lotion to my face? Three precautions to keep in mind when using body lotion.

 

◇ Avoid applying it on your face whenever possible

 

It is best not to apply body lotion to the face whenever possible. The skin has sebaceous glands that secrete oil depending on the area, and the sebum and sweat produced by these glands form the skin's protective barrier, the stratum corneum.

The sebaceous glands develop rapidly during adolescence, primarily around the T-zone of the face.

Generally, the body has less developed sebaceous glands compared to the face.

Therefore, body lotion contains ingredients with high oil content to artificially create a skin barrier that protects the skin.

 

Applying a body lotion with a lot of oil to the face can increase oiliness, clog pores, and lead to acne.

Excessive lipids can make it difficult for the skin to breathe, and if not removed in time, lipid peroxides can be produced.

 

Lipid peroxides are known to produce reactive oxygen species, which cause skin aging.

 

When using body lotion, you should also check the expiration date carefully.

Because continuing to use products that have passed their expiration date or shelf life after opening can cause skin troubles or contact dermatitis.

 

Most should be used within one year after opening. The shelf life of lotion is generally 2 years before opening and 1 year after opening.

 

First, it is important to check how long ago the opened date was if you want to finish using the lotion leftover from last winter.

 

Since it easily deteriorates depending on temperature and light, it is safer not to use it if it has not been stored in a cool place.

 

However, if the liquid comes out first when squeezing the product despite the expiration date still being valid, it should be discarded.

 

Because it has been opened for a long time, the cosmetic ingredients have separated. To manage it efficiently within the expiration date, be sure to close the lid tightly to prevent spoilage.

 

Apply when moist

 

It is best to apply body lotion or other moisturizers on the skin when it is still damp after a shower.

Moisturizers are appropriately mixed with humectants and occlusives.

 

Humectants are substances that attract moisture, while occlusives are substances that form a protective barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating.

 

Humidifying agents attract moisture, but since the water doesn't completely dry after a shower, applying them while the skin is still moist helps to retain more moisture inside the skin.

 

Therefore, it is recommended to apply body lotion within three minutes after showering to prevent moisture from drying out.