Lotions vs. Skin Care Creams

There is no dearth of skin care creams and lotions inhence, the most popular form of skin care creams is
the market. Name an ailment, and you will findmoisturisers. Due to the same reason, a lot of people
hundreds of skin care creams, lotions and othertend to associate skin care creams with dry and
products for it. As a result of ongoing research andsensitive skin. Though it is true to a certain extent, skin
due to ever increasing demand, the number of skincare creams are not used only for dry skin, they are
care products seems to be on the increase. Skin carealso used for making products for oily skin e.g. vitamin
lotions and skin care creams are the most popularA creams and sulphur creams that help reduce the
forms in which these products are available, and thererate of sebum production.Skin care creams are also
always seems to be a debate on which form isused for products that cater to skin disorders
better?Well, there is no definitive answer to this. Itespecially for disorders that require the application of
seems more like a matter of personal choice.product over a small localised area. This is again due
However, greasy creams are surely less popular asto the fact that skin care creams are easier to apply
compared to the non-greasy (or less greasy) ones.(without wastage) on the affected area. However, in
Since the application of skin care creams is easier,cases where skin needs to be washed using a
they seem to be preferred (over lotions) in casesmedicine/product, lotion is a better choice. Mostly, the
where the skin care product is not to be removedmanufacturers too realize this fact, making it easier for
immediately after application. So, skin care creamsyou to choose between a lotion and a skin care
seem more popular as moisturisers than as cleanserscreamEye-creams and anti-ageing creams are other
or toners. For toners, lotions seem to be preferredexamples where skin care cream is preferred over its
over skin care creams. There are some skin carelotion counterpart.Whatever your choice be (cream or
creams that acts as toners too, but generally thelotion), knowing how to use it effectively, is more
toners are available in liquid form only. For cleansing,important than anything else.Ellen for Find lots of
lotions and skin care creams are equally popular;makeup and beauty tips here with loads of information
however, the tilt seems more towards lotions.Creamson skin care. Also find about skin vitamins.
are known to be most effective in keeping skin moist;