Can you use Eucerin body cream on your face?
Facial skin is particularly thin and sensitive, and the skin around your eyes is even more delicate. A body moisturizer is not automatically the best match. For example, Eucerin UREA REPAIR Face Cream is formulated to absorb more easily and be better tolerated on the face than Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream. That comparison applies to those two products, not every Eucerin bottle. Match the full product name to its intended use, because the largest word on the bottle is doing branding, not giving directions.123
Which Eucerin moisturizer should you choose?
| Facial moisturizer | What it offers | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| US Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | Hydration with sunscreen protection. | Morning. |
| US Immersive Hydration Gel Cream | Hydration without SPF. | Morning or evening; use sun protection during the day. |
| US Immersive Hydration Night Cream | Moisturization intended for overnight use. | Evening. |
| UREA REPAIR Face Cream | A light, easily absorbed cream for dry to very dry, tight facial skin. | Everyday facial care; Eucerin suggests a richer face cream for intensive overnight care. |
Use your skin type to narrow the choice. Dry skin generally benefits more from a cream or ointment than a lotion. For oily skin, a lighter gel can be a better option than a thick moisturizer. With combination skin, moisturize the dry areas rather than automatically covering oily areas too. These are general texture choices, not predictions about how a particular Eucerin formula will behave on your face.5
How to apply Eucerin to your face
- 1Cleanse gently. Rinse a gel cleanser with lukewarm water rather than hot water.
- 2Apply a serum first if you use one. Let it absorb for a couple of minutes before moisturizer.
- 3Gently massage a small amount of moisturizer into your skin. For UREA REPAIR Face Cream, Eucerin directs you to cleanse, pat dry, then massage the cream into your face and neck.
- 4Include sun protection in your morning routine. Choose broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, alongside shade and protective clothing.
A serum is optional here, not an admission ticket to moisturizer. Without a separate care product, apply your facial cream directly after cleansing. Moisturize morning and evening, using the directions for your chosen formula. General dry skin care also includes applying moisturizer while skin is still damp after washing and again when skin feels dry.467
What should you expect?
Moisturizers add moisture and help prevent water from escaping, leaving skin softer and smoother. Eucerin UREA REPAIR Face Cream provides immediate hydration and relief from tightness. It is labeled fragrance free and noncomedogenic, meaning formulated not to clog pores. Choose fragrance free products for dry or sensitive skin; "unscented" products can still contain ingredients used to hide other odors.157
When should you get advice?
Tell a dermatologist if moisturizer causes burning, stinging or irritation. Make an appointment if dryness persists or becomes painful, cracked or bleeding. If you use prescribed facial medication, follow your treatment plan rather than replacing it with moisturizer. UREA REPAIR Face Cream was not designed or tested for children, so choose a product specifically suitable for their age.157
Where this answer comes from
- 1Eucerin: Urea | UREA REPAIR Face Creamimages-us.eucerin.com
- 2Eucerin: About skinint.eucerin.com
- 3Eucerin: About skinimages-us.eucerin.com
- 4How to Hydrate Skineucerinus.com
- 5How to pick the right moisturizer for your skinaad.org
- 6Eucerin: About skinint.eucerin.com
- 7Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skinaad.org
