Lotion

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A Lotion is a low-viscosity topical preparation, typically an emulsion of oil and water, intended for application to skin for moisturizing, protective, cosmetic, or medicinal purposes. By contrast, creams and gels have higher viscosity, typically due to lower water content. While a lotion may be used as a way of administering medicine many lotions, especially hand lotions, body lotions and lotions for allergies are meant instead to simply smooth, moisturize, soften and sometimes, perfume the skin.

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