Solid balm Vs a cream or lotion?

What is the difference between a solid balm and a cream or lotion?

To break this down into simple terms, a lotion is the thinnest or least viscous, with the highest water content, followed by cream and then ointment and balms which have the lowest / zero water content and highest viscosity.

In general solid moisturizing balms, creams and ointments may be more suitable for people with a drier skin type and lotions or gels may be more suitable for people with greasier skin - although SBTRCT products are dermatologically approved for all skin types.

Overall, in order to have healthy and glowy skin, it is vital to ensure the skin remains well hydrated with a good balance of water in it - SBTRCT solid skincare moisturising products contain a combination of occlusives (waxes) and emollients (oils, butters, lipids) which work together to keep moisture locked in the skin.

Try a solid balm

A solid balm has no water in it, so nothing is diluted.

Our Moisturising Facial Balm is a daily moisturiser, in a bar. For the evening, there is the Rejuvenating Night Balm.

Not sure yet? The Discovery Set is a way to try the range before committing.

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