I came across some interesting news, so I brought it here haha.

The title is "Is it okay to apply hand cream to the face?"

The conclusion is that it isn't a big problem.

You can keep this in mind, and I think it would be good to use it when you're in a hurry haha.

 

 

Is it okay to apply hand cream to my face?

 

When I go out during the dry transitional seasons or winter, my face sometimes feels tight. At times like that, I rummage through my bag wondering if I should apply something, though of course, I don't always carry lotion with me. That is when hand cream catches my eye. Hand cream is small and used frequently, so I always keep at least one in my bag.

Half of me is thinking that lotion and hand cream are pretty much the same, so I’m thinking of applying it to my face instead; the other half is thinking that it’s not called ‘hand’ cream for nothing, so what if I get a breakout if I apply it?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had this experience. And it's not just hand cream. Do we really have to apply eye cream only under the eyes? We can wash from head to toe with soap, so why can't we wash our face with shampoo? We decided to find out in [Discoveries in Daily Life].

 

Shall we start with the story of hand cream? I will state the conclusion first. Applying hand cream to your face does not cause serious problems. Whether it is hand cream, eye cream, or just lotion, it is basically a product manufactured for use on our bodies for the purpose of moisturizing the skin.

This means that applying it to an area other than the one recommended by the manufacturer will not cause any fatal problems. However, each product is optimized by carefully considering the ingredient combination and texture according to the skin characteristics of the area of ​​application.

For example, hand cream is a product applied to the hands, which are frequently exposed to the external environment. It is used in relatively harsh conditions. As such, hand creams tend to have higher moisturizing power than other types of lotions. Fast absorption without leaving a greasy residue is also important. Furthermore, hand creams are products where "emotional quality," such as fragrance, is just as important as moisturizing power. There are even products that are so strong they could numb your nose if applied to the face.

 

Eye creams are made with a soft texture so that they can be applied well without excessive rubbing, due to the characteristics of the skin around the eyes, which is thinner and more sensitive to irritation than other areas. In the case of body lotions, since the application area is large, many have a watery texture to allow for easy application over a wide area.

If you try to apply hand lotion to your entire body, you might have to use up a whole bottle every time you shower. It doesn't spread well either. On the other hand, if you apply body lotion to your hands, it absorbs slowly, so the surrounding area will end up covered in lotion.

 

Source = https://news.bizwatch.co.kr/article/consumer/2023/07/21/0001