Ever notice how ‘moisturizing’ seems to be a magic word in skincare ads? I had a patient the other day ask if she could just use her leftover birthday cake frosting as a moisturizer. It’s tempting to laugh, but hey, I get it — everyone wants to glow! Just remember, unless it has hyaluronic acid in it, stick to the creams, folks. What funny skincare requests have you had?
I had a patient once who swore by using coconut oil as a moisturizer, thinking it’d give her that sought-after glow. While it does hydrate, it’s not always non-comedogenic, so be careful if you’re acne-prone. Agree on the hyaluronic acid point — just wish more people knew about it.
You know, I’ve had someone ask if slathering on mayonnaise could double as a moisturizer. I mean, it’s oily, but let’s leave it for sandwiches! Stick with products that have those effective ingredients — your skin will thank you.