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A lotion is a liquid that you use to clean, improve, or protect your skin or hair.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt's an emulsion. Actually, you would need to explain the particular lotion. The lotions I make would be a solid, because all ingredients are solids, however, I do have to liquify some of the oils to get them to emulsify. So, the answer to your question might be rooted in the ingredient listing and how it was assembled. For example, I add just a bit of bees wax to mine. Many storebought versions use petroleum jelly or mineral oil. Mineral oil is a liquid, petroleum jelly is what?
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In pharmaceutical terms there are three main forms of preparation designed for use on the skin, to improve skin conditions: lotions, creams and gels. Lotions are of a medium viscosity and are 'runnier' than the other two.
A lotion will be mostly liquid including water, oils and waxes. It may also contain finely powdered solids.
So Lotion is mostly liquid but may have solid constituents
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∙ 11y agoA quick answer is that a lotion is an emulsion. An emulsion is two liquids that will not mix, forced into close contact by being made into microscopic drops. Homogenized milk is an emulsion of milk fat in milk (which is a mixture of water and protein).
There is no formal scientific definition of lotion, so let's consider "lotion" to be the product sold as "hand lotion."
Hand lotion is an emulsion of water and oil with other ingredients added to modify the texture, scent, and color.
Glycerine is a common ingredient in hand lotion. It mixes well with water and after the water evaporates from the lotion, it remains as a thin film on the skin, making the skin softer.
If you would like to know more about hand lotion ingredients, search the internet for "hand lotion recipes." You can follow one of these recipes to make your own hand lotion.
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it is an amorphous solid
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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Liquid
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Solid
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