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Personal Lotion vs. Lubricant: How Product Purpose and Labels Differ
Personal Lotion vs. Lubricant
Products can have similar textures while being designed and labeled for different purposes. The manufacturer's intended use is the first distinction to check.
Read the front and back labels
Confirm what the product is intended for and review its directions.
Compare ingredients
Lotions can contain skin-care ingredients, fragrance or other additives that differ from purpose-made lubricant formulas.
Check compatibility information
When a product will be paired with another material, follow the manufacturer's compatibility guidance.
Do not substitute based on texture
Thickness or slipperiness alone does not make two products interchangeable.
Use the intended product category
For personal lubrication, choose a purpose-made lubricant and follow its label directions.
Compare labeled formulas in Lubricants.
