To put it another way, the choice between an ointment, cream, lotion, or gel might depend on the skin concern you want to address. The same product may not be the best option for all of your skin care needs.
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In either case, lotions have a much thinner consistency than cream-based products. They also absorb quickly into the skin and leave very little residue. That means they generally work well for everyday wear, especially if you have normal to oily skin.
In the world of skin care, balms are another common formulation. These products tend to be very thick, almost solid, and they may have a waxy texture. Balms contain base ingredients, like fatty oils and waxes, rather than the water used in creams and lotions.
Ointments may work well for extremely dry skin because their thick, oil-based formulas help trap moisture. You might, for example, use an ointment for your hands and feet and a thinner cream or lotion for your face and the rest of your body.
Maa ki Dal = whole black lentils (see a list of Indian lentils here)Malai = creamMakhani = a rich and creamy dish made with butter or ghee (see this recipe for butter chicken or this recipe for butter chickpeas)Masala = a mixture of spices used in Indian cookingMasoor Dal = red lentils (see a list of Indian lentils here)Matar = green peas (see this recipe for aloo matar)Meetha/Meethe = sweet (adjective) or dessert (eg. meethe chawal translates to sweet rice. here is a recipe)Methi = fenugreek (there are different forms of fenugreek and they are not interchangeable: seeds and powder, fenugreek leaves)Mirch = chiliMirchi = spicyMithai = sweet (noun)Moong Dal = small yellow lentils (see a list of Indian lentils here)Murgh/Murghi = chickenMurgh Makhani = butter chicken (here is a recipe)Mysore pak = ghee and besan based fudge
The amount of cream or ointment you use is sometimes measured in fingertip units. This is the amount of cream or ointment you can squeeze onto your fingertip (the top of your finger down to the first bend in your finger).
Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Replens, a non-hormonal moisturizing vaginal gel, on symptoms of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women, in comparison with Dienoestrol (Cilag), an oestrogenic vaginal cream.
Dermatitis is a side effect of hydroquinone and tretinoin. Azelaic cream, lotion, or gel can sting. Always be on the lookout for any allergic reactions. Report all side effects to your healthcare provider. It might be appropriate for you to use a different medication to avoid the side effects.
Ketoconazole Cream 2%, for topical administration only, contains the broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent, ketoconazole 2%, formulated in an aqueous cream vehicle consisting of propylene glycol, stearyl and cetyl alcohols, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, isopropyl myristate, sodium sulfite anhydrous, polysorbate 80 and purified water. 2ff7e9595c
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