Difference between body lotion and body cream

Posted By: Sm Adminon: November 30, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Body lotion:
Body lotion is the moisturizing lotion for the body. It is applied to an external skin with the bare hands in order to smooth and moisturize the skin. It absorbs faster.
Body cream:
A body cream is thicker than the body lotion. It is made from oil. It is thicker. It is for the dry skin.
Differences:

Basis	Body lotion	Body cream
Definition	A moisturizing lotion for the body (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	lotion applied to the body after bathing (www.thefreedictionary.com)
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈbɒdi ˈləʊʃ(ə)n / Eng (US): /ˈbädē ˈlōSH(ə)n /	Eng (UK): /ˈbɒdi kriːm/ Eng (US): /ˈbädē krēm/
Types	The types of body lotion are: body lotions hand lotions foot lotion baby lotion	The types of body cream are: Facial cream foot creams hand creams
History	The lotion was firstly invented in 3000 B.C.
Word origin	The word body lotion was originated in between 1350-1400, from Middle English locion.	The word body cream was originated in between 1300-50; from Middle English creme.
Seasons	Body lotions are used for warmer seasons.	Body creams are used for cooler seasons.
Consistency	Body lotions are lighter and thinner.	Body creams are heavier and thicker.
Consist of	Oil and water	Oil and water in thicker consistency.
Texture	Non-greasy	Greasy / non-greasy
Skin Type	All	All and Drier skin
Season	Summer	Drier season to winter
Benefits	Light, non-greasy	Light but more hydration
Example in Sentence	I bought a new body lotion which has been advertising on the TV. You should use a body lotion in order to make your skin smooth.	The body cream should be used daily in order to make it work. She is suggesting me to use a body cream instead of oils.