下面简单谈一下lotion, cream, balm
http://www.gonative.co.nz/Recipes.html
下面是gonative给出的不同宗磊的水油比例。balm是纯油。emulsifier是让油水可以混一起的东西。 Light lotion: water phase 80%; oil phase 16-18%; Emulsifier O 2-4%. Initially this is very milky but it firms up over 48 hours. Face cream: water phase 80%; oil phase 14%; Emulsifier O 6%. Body cream: water phase 75%; oil phase 15%; Emulsifier O 8%. Body cream or butter: water phase 60%; oil phase 34%; Emulsifier O 6%.
A lotion has the lightest consistency of the three and is designed mainly for light-weight topical moisturizing. Generally, lotion will moisturize skin for a brief period of time and does not contain agents to treat and repair skin.
A cream has mid to light consistency that is usually used on the face area. Generally, a cream is formulated for the face with additional anti-aging and treatment ingredients added to achieve a desired skin outcome.
A balm has a denser consistency and is designed not only to hydrate the skin but to also treat and repair dry skin such as hands, joint areas and feet. A balm helps to repair, protect and nourish the ski