Butt Cream for Your Face? Let’s Not.
Why Diaper Rash Cream Slugging Is the Skincare Trend That Needs to Go Back in the Baby Aisle
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Ah, skincare trends. Just when we thought we’d seen it all—slugging, glass skin, vampire facials—someone decides to take things a step further and introduce diaper rash cream slugging. Because, of course, smearing butt paste all over your face is the next logical step in skincare evolution.
This trend claims to lock in moisture, soothe irritation, and heal acne, but let’s pause for a second and ask the important question: Why are we raiding the baby aisle for skincare?
Before you slather your face in something designed to combat a blowout situation, let’s talk about why this might be one of the most misleading (and slightly concerning) fads yet.
Diaper Rash Cream: The Hidden Dangers of Butt Paste for Your Face
At first glance, this trend seems harmless. Zinc oxide, the main ingredient in diaper rash creams, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Sounds great, right? But what social media isn’t telling you is that most diaper rash creams come with some seriously questionable extras.
What’s Really Lurking in That Tube?
Besides zinc oxide, most diaper creams also contain:
🚨 Fragrances & Preservatives – A one-way ticket to redness, irritation, and possibly looking like a sunburned lobster.
🚨 Parabens & Phthalates – Fancy words for hormone-disrupting chemicals that no one invited to the party.
🚨 Petrolatum (Unrefined Versions) – If not properly refined, this can contain PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), which are basically tiny, unwanted gate-crashers with carcinogenic potential.
🚨 Lanolin – Great if you love the idea of smearing sheep grease on your face (also a common allergen).
🚨 Mineral Oil – Seals in moisture and bacteria, dirt, and regret.
Yes, diaper rash cream is designed for baby skin, but that doesn’t mean it belongs on your face—just like baby food probably isn’t your go-to dinner option.
What Are People Actually Trying to Accomplish?
Let’s be real. No one woke up one day and said, “You know what my nighttime routine is missing? A thick coat of butt cream.” The goal here is to:
✔ Hydrate skin and lock in moisture
✔ Calm irritation and redness
✔ Help acne-prone skin heal
✔ Look like a dewy, glowy, flawless queen (or king, or monarch of your choosing)
All valid goals. But there are far better (and non-baby-product-related) ways to achieve this.
Safe (and Less Weird) Alternatives for Hydrated, Happy Skin
Instead of raiding the diaper aisle, here’s what you should be using to get the same benefits—without the potential hormone disruption.
For Locking in Moisture (Without Looking Like a Greased Turkey)
💧 Shea Butter – Deeply hydrates without clogging pores or making you resemble a glazed donut.
💧 Beef Tallow Balm – Rich in skin-loving fats that actually nourish rather than suffocate.
💧 Squalane Oil – Lightweight, non-greasy, and doesn’t scream “I just bathed in Crisco.”
For Soothing Irritated Skin & Redness
🌱 Aloe Vera Gel (Pure, No Additives) – Because the real stuff doesn’t come in a neon-green bottle.
🌱 Colloidal Oatmeal Cream – Like breakfast for your skin, but without the sticky mess.
🌱 Manuka Honey – Antibacterial and soothing—also doubles as a fancy toast topper.
For Healing Acne & Strengthening the Skin Barrier
🔹 Zinc-Based Sunscreens – Get your zinc fix without the diaper cream side effects.
🔹 Niacinamide Serum – Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin barrier.
🔹 Propolis Extract – Bee-powered skin healing that doesn’t involve robbing a hive.
Just Say No to Butt Paste on Your Face
At this point, I think we can all agree: not everything trending on TikTok belongs in your skincare routine. If your goal is hydrated, happy skin, there are cleaner, more effective, and significantly less weird options out there.
So let’s leave diaper rash cream where it belongs—on babies’ butts and not on your nightstand.
What’s the wildest skincare trend you’ve seen lately? Let me know in the comments (so I can mentally prepare for whatever nonsense comes next).
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