What is the difference?
2007-01-15 02:54:28 · 7 answers · asked by Mariah 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
How do they affect your skin differently?
2007-01-15 03:03:38 · update #1
Lotion has a higher water content, so will absorb by the skin more quickly. Cream is thicker, and does not absorb as fast, but holds the existing moisture in more effectively. Use cream after a shower when the skin is already moist. Use lotion on dry skin.
2007-01-15 03:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Patty C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~ Lotions, Creams & Butters 101 ~
After much research, I've concluded that there are basically 3 types of skin moisturizing products: Lotion, Cream/Souffle and Butter. The difference is the oil to water ratio.
Lotion: This product typically has the most water and is thinner, it can be easily poured onto the skin. It is great for daily, all-over use and since it has the most amount of water, will be quickly absorbed by the skin. The downside is, since it has the most amount of water, it will sink in and dissipate faster, which means you have to apply it more often.
Cream/Souffle: Creams (in the lotion world, souffle is just a fancy name for a whipped cream) normally have a lower water to oil ratio, so they are thicker, with a vanilla frosting or whipped cream consistency and appearance. Because there is less water, it takes a bit longer for a cream to sink into your skin. Creams are great for really dry areas, hands, elbows, heels, knees, etc. A must for nurses, doctors, hair stylists, manicurists, anyone who washes their hands numerous times a day.
Butter: Butters are solid oils with no water or a very small percentage of water and have a solid, stick of butter-like appearance, hence the name. Body butter will melt on contact with skin, may seem a bit heavy at first, almost a greasy feeling (because it contains hardly any water), but give it time to sink in. After it does, your skin will thank you. Butters are also good for night treatments, such as applying liberally on your feet at bedtime and covering with socks while you sleep for soft, smooth footsies.
2007-01-15 03:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by ☼High☼Voltage☼Blonde☼ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lotion is more liquid-like, and body cream or body butter is much thicker.
2007-01-15 03:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by madjennyvane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cream is ususally thicker than lotion and typically contains a few different ingredients. a lot of creams i know of contain butters...like shea butter or coco butter where lotions contain more oils.
2007-01-15 03:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by beckyt_82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cream is usually thicker than lotion
2007-01-15 02:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by =] 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lotion is thinner than the body cream'''''''.it absorbs faster too.....
2007-01-15 03:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.they are the same thing.there is no difference.
2007-01-15 02:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ify Queen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋