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can I use lip balm for my lips and eyes?

Question by handel: can I use lip balm for my lips and eyes?
Are there differences between lip balm and eye balm. Right now I dont have eye balm for my eye and can I use my lip balm for my eyes/lips instead? will it cause oil seed around my eyes? my lips balm is made from coconut oil (Body Shop).
Do you know of any brand with product 2 in 1 that can be used for lip and eyes?

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Answer by Maria M
YES big difference

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