Lotion

A lotion is a salve or emollient intended to moisturize skin. Most lotions are essentially oil and water emulsions. The difference between a cream and a lotion is the ratio of oil to water: lotions have less oil, creams have more, and ointments have the most.

Related Topics:
Salve - Emollient - Skin - Emulsion - Ointment

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A wide variety of other ingredients, such as fragrances, glycerin, dyes, preservatives, vitamins, protein and stabilizing agents, are commonly added to commercial lotions.

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Fragrance - Glycerin - Dye - Preservative - Vitamin - Protein

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Lotions are sometimes used as lubricants for sex. Oil based lotions can compromise the effectiveness of contraceptive devices such as condoms and diaphragms.o b e used for much easier means of masturbation.

Related Topics:
Lubricants - Sex - Contraceptive - Condom - Diaphragm - Masturbation

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