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Lotion, Emulsion, Essence, Serum and Cream
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Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:04 pm      Reply with quote
I'm just wondering what's the difference among lotion, emulsion, essence, serum and cream.......I really can't separate them except maybe their texture??
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Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:26 pm      Reply with quote
takiko wrote:
I'm just wondering what's the difference among lotion, emulsion, essence, serum and cream.......I really can't separate them except maybe their texture??


From thinnest to thickest

Serum
Lotion
Cream

All can be emulsions, an emulsion is either water in oil (more oil) or oil in water (more water) they need an emulsifying agent to prevent separation as oil and water don't mix.


Essences are

http://www.bienetrespa.com/skin-care-101/flower-essences-hydrosols-essential-oils/

Flower Essences:
Flower Essences are made by soaking specific flowers (which have been collected at special times of the day and year) in water and allowing the sun to heat the water for a measured amount of time. Some flower essences are also made by boiling the water at lower temperatures for shorter periods of time. It is not advised to make your own flower essences as the flowers used need to be precise. Two flowers with the same exact botanical name, grown in different areas or conditions can have different effects in flower essences.
For this reason, people usually seek products from the “father” of flower essences: Dr. Bach

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Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:22 pm      Reply with quote
then when shall I use each one of it??
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takiko wrote:
then when shall I use each one of it??


It's always standard to use the thinnest/lightest first if you are using an essence it would go in this order:

Essence
Serum
Lotion
Cream

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Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:46 pm      Reply with quote
if i was to use an essence mask, would it be the same as applying essence on face?
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