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I've had customers ask if it's alright to use the lotion and whipped shea butter on their face. What ingredients would be in a product that would make it NOT be okay for the face? I was confused by the question, not really sure exactly what would disqualify a product for facial use and I don't want to give out misinformation. Help, please!

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Carrie
Wife to my Best Friend and Homeschool mom to 7 beautiful gifts

I've had people as me this about my lotions, too. Mine are made with light oils, glycerin and shea butter. I told them that I personally wouldn't use it on my face because it may feel too heavy, but I know people that use straight shea butter on their face. So I kind of left it up to them to try.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

Lotion should be fine on the face unless it's heavily scented. I find shea butter too heavy and greasy for my face, but some people like it.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

I have been using the whipped shea butter on my face and find it a bit heavy as well. I do tolerate it because it's winter but I'm not sure I'd like it in the summer. I'm still experimenting with that

Basically I've been known to toss any lotion on my face in a pinch if it's really dry. I have found some that sting and I wash them right back off again.

I think I'd just tell them the ingredients, and then say they can try it and see if they like it.

I'd think the only thing to worry about would be photosensitive FOs?

Thank you each for your responses! I've had a few friends tell me that they like using the whipped shea butter on their face, so I have told other customers that I don't personally use it on my face, but know others who do and haven't had any problems. I also remind them that skin types vary, so it would be best to test a small portion before slathering it on .
I didn't know of any ingredients that I was using that would prohibit the use of lotion or whipped shea for facial use, but just wanted to double check with those who know better than I .

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Carrie
Wife to my Best Friend and Homeschool mom to 7 beautiful gifts