are waterbased products that should easily work into skin. Creams tend to degrade more rapidly than an ointment and are often combined with perfumes or fragrances. Creams are thicker than lotions but are not as thick as Ointments.

Single, Double or Triple. A classification of cheese derived from a butterfat content on a dry matter basis. Single Creams contain at least 50% butterfat in the cheese solids (dry matter), Double Creams contain at least 60% butterfat and Triple Creams contain at least 70% butterfat.

Preparations containing a mixture of oil and water that are used to treat skin complaints and may act as moisturizers. They usually look white.