Creams

creams

• semisolid preparations containing one or more medicinal agents dissolved or dispersed in either the o/w emulsion or in another type of water-washable base

• used in topical skin products and in products used rectally and vaginally

• Preferred over ointments because they are easier to spread and remove

oil in water cream

• External phase is water

• Produced by synthetic waxes

• Macrogol and Cetomacrogol

• Rapid absorption and penetration of drugs.

• Thin, white and smooth in consistency.

foundation cream
hand cream
vanishing cream
shaving cream

example of oil in water cream

water in oil

• External phase is oil

• Produced by emulsifying agent of natural origin

• Beeswax, Wool alcohol, Wool fat

• Good emollient property

• Creamy, white or translucent and rather stiff

cold cream
emollient cream

example of water in oil

petrolatum rose water ointment

synonym of COLD CREAM

unguentum aquae rosal petrolatum

Latin name of COLD CREAM

emollient
cleansing cream

uses of COLD CREAM

mineral oil

API (emollient) of COLD CREAM

white wax

stiffening agent of COLD CREAM

glycerin

humectant of COLD CREAM

sodium borate

emulsifying agent of COLD CREAM

purified water

aqueous vehicle of COLD CREAM

rose oil

scent of COLD CREAM

fusion method

method of preparation of COLD CREAM