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What are the main uses of medicinal lotions?
What are the main uses of medicinal lotions?
Antiseptic effect, germicidal action, treating skin diseases, cooling effect, anesthetic applications for skin irritations.
Why are lotions preferred over semisolid preparations?
Why are lotions preferred over semisolid preparations?
Due to their non-greasy character and increased spreadability over large areas of skin.
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion that contains suspended or emulsified material?
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion that contains suspended or emulsified material?
The particles should rise or settle only slowly, solid particles should not form a hard cake, the material should be easily redispersed upon shaking, the product should pour freely and spread evenly, and the lotion should have acceptable color and odor without running off the skin.
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
What are the typical components of cosmetic lotions?
What are the typical components of cosmetic lotions?
Can you name three examples of official lotions?
Can you name three examples of official lotions?
What are the key characteristics of medicinal lotions?
What are the key characteristics of medicinal lotions?
Explain why lotions are preferred over semisolid preparations.
Explain why lotions are preferred over semisolid preparations.
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion with suspended or emulsified material?
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion with suspended or emulsified material?
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
What are the common components of cosmetic lotions?
What are the common components of cosmetic lotions?
Provide examples of official lotions.
Provide examples of official lotions.
