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    Can I use body butter on my underarms?
    Aparna Ghosh
    California Licensed Esthetician & Electrologist
    Aparna Ghosh is a Licensed Esthetician & Electrologist and the Owner of Synergy Skincare in Folsom, California. She has been running Synergy Skincare since 2017 and has over eight years of industry experience working with various skin types. Aparna specializes in corrective and preventative skincare. She is a Kaiser Permanente Network Provider providing electrolysis hair removal for transgender patients diagnosed with adult gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. In addition to being certified in skin health and herbology, she holds a Master's degree in Zoology with a specialization in Biochemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. Synergy Skincare won the Hall of Fame Best in Folsom Award in 2019 and 2022 and the Yelp Recognition Badge in 2017 and 2020.
    California Licensed Esthetician & Electrologist
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    Although body butters are good, they should not be used in areas that are not exposed such as the underarm area or the groin area.
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    What is the difference between body butter and body lotion?
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    Body butter tends to be thicker and oilier than body lotion. The ratio of oil to water is higher in butters than in lotions.
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    Do you have to rinse off body butter?
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    Typically, no. Body butter is a moisturizer that you leave on your skin, like a moisturizing lotion or cream. Some people like to use it on the ends of their hair to add a little extra conditioning moisture, and in that case you would want to rinse it with warm water after massaging it into your hair.
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    Can I use body butter on my face?
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    If your skin is very dry, then you might be able to get away with using a very small amount as a moisturizer. However, body butters are very heavy and oily, so if your skin is oily or prone to breakouts, it could clog your pores and lead to pimples or irritation.
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