The difference between lotion and cream

Lotion is very high in nutrients and moisturizing effect, while facial cream is mainly used to supplement nutrients and lock in moisture. Lotion and facial cream are two common skin care products and cosmetics. We use them frequently in daily life. Lotion and facial cream can also be used at the same time to moisturize the skin. Many people choose lotion instead of facial cream or choose facial cream instead of lotion. This is also correct because both are moisturizing skin care products.

With the deterioration of the environment and the gradual increase in life pressure, many skin problems have slowly emerged, such as dry skin, dull skin, and spots on the skin. Therefore, skin hydration becomes particularly important. How to continue to hydrate the skin is a problem that everyone is concerned about.

The first difference, and the most obvious one, is that one is a liquid and the other is a paste.

In terms of absorption, lotion must be faster than cream.

In terms of function, the main function of lotion is to moisturize and hydrate; the main function of cream is to supplement nutrition and lock in moisture. (Of course, lotion also has the effect of supplementing nutrients, but not as good as cream)

I seem to have heard some people say that lotion is suitable for oily skin, while cream is suitable for dry and neutral skin. But I feel this depends on the actual situation, because now there are lotions suitable for dry skin. I think the main way to care for dry skin is to moisturize it. After cleansing, you should use toner first, then lotion, and finally cream. This is the best way.

Another saying is to use cream when the wind is strong in winter, early spring and late autumn, and use appropriate lotion at other times. In fact, you don’t have to worry too much about this, just do what suits you. For example, I basically use lotion + cream all year round. In short, just decide based on your actual situation and don’t be too serious about it.

There are two main differences between lotion and cream. One is liquid and the other is paste. Lotion is definitely absorbed faster than cream. The main functions of lotion are moisturizing and nourishing, while the main function of cream is to supplement nutrients and lock in moisture. Lotion is suitable for oily skin, while cream is suitable for dry skin and neutral skin. In daily life, we must pay attention to the main function for dry skin. So lotion and cream can be used at the same time.