Multiple choice

Which of the following creams is an emulsion of oil and water?

  1. Cleansing creams

  2. Bleaching creams

  3. Vanishing cream

  4. Cold creams

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cold cream is an emulsion where the oil component is predominant. Oils may be almond oil, lanolin oil, paraffin oil and bees wax. Cold creams also contain water, a little perfume oil and borax. This borax enables emulsification.