Look, I’m not here to shame you into buying a $60 face cream. If you’re absolutely desperate and your face is literally peeling off, a tiny bit of a fragrance-free, non-comedogenic body lotion might not destroy your life. But here’s the catch: “non-comedogenic” on a body lotion label is practically a myth. Brands slap that on anything, but the ingredients still heavy.
If you have very dry, non-acne-prone skin, and you’re using a lightweight, gel-based body moisturiser (like something from Aveeno or CeraVe), you might get away with it. But I’m telling you right now, your face will probably still feel tacky and suffocated. It’s like wearing a wool sweater in July—technically possible, but why?
The Eye Area Is a No-Fly Zone
Oh, and don’t even think about bringing that body lotion near your eyes. The skin there is the thinnest on your whole body. Body moisturisers can cause milia—those tiny, stubborn white bumps that look like little pearls under your skin and refuse to go away. I had one on my eyelid for six months after a single ill-advised experiment. Do not recommend.
