The difference between lotion and cream, skin care experts tell you

People who have no experience in skin care always cannot tell the difference between lotion and cream. There are also some incorrect ways of using them, which leads to bad skin condition. Skin care experts say that there are certain differences between lotion and cream in usage, function and texture.

1. Differences in usage

Lotion is suitable for use in all seasons because of its light texture, refreshing touch and easier absorption by the skin. Cream is completely unsuitable for use in summer because it contains a lot of oil and has a strong moisturizing effect. It is usually a boon for dry skin, but oily skin stays away from it.

2. Functional Differences

Facial creams are clearly divided into day creams and night creams. The biggest feature of day cream is protection and isolation, reducing the damage to the skin from ultraviolet rays, pollution, etc., and usually contains SPF sun protection factor; while night cream focuses on repair and nourishment. It is more nutritious than day cream and can quickly repair tired skin at night, eliminate fatigue, and restore soft and smooth skin.

The classification of lotions is relatively simple. They are usually divided into moisturizing lotions, whitening lotions, etc. according to their specific functions. But you can also pay attention to whether it has a protective function. If it is this type of lotion, it is more suitable for daytime use.

3. Difference in texture

From the appearance, lotion is liquid and cream is paste. In terms of spreadability and absorption speed, the former is obviously superior. This is mainly because the water content of lotion is relatively high, it is easy to spread, easy to absorb, and can quickly penetrate into the skin; while the nutrients in cream are richer, it is often more viscous, and occasionally has a heavy and sticky feeling, so you need to pay special attention to this when choosing.

In general, the current cold winter season should be a good time for facial cream to play the greatest effect, and you can choose according to your needs; while lotion should be a regular item in the home, suitable for all seasons, and has a higher cost-effectiveness. If you feel particularly dry in this season, you can apply a layer of cream on top of the lotion to lock in skin moisture and enhance moisturizing.