Amlactin contains 12% neutralized lactic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) and is excellent for very dry skin.  It's absolutely fine to use on your face as long as it doesn't irritate you and you are using a sunscreen every morning on your face.  Over time it will have a slight anti-aging effect so no worries on premature wrinkles from it.   It's not terribly "cosmetically elegant" but who cares if it's doing the job and it's a good price!  Dr. I