Water-in-oil emulsions are typically a cleanser type called?

• A. Cleansing Milk
• B. Cleansing Cream
• C. Cleansing Lotion
• D. Gel Cleanser

Answer: (B)

Water-in-oil emulsions have oil as the continuous phase with water droplets dispersed inside, giving a thick, creamy and oil-rich texture. Cleansing creams are formulated with a higher oil content and an emulsifier system that creates this water-in-oil structure, producing a rich, nourishing cleanse that’s especially good for dry or sensitive skin and for removing makeup while leaving a protective film. By contrast, cleansing milks and cleansing lotions are typically lighter oil-in-water emulsions, and gel cleansers are usually more aqueous and not formed as a water-in-oil emulsion. So the cleanser type that fits a water-in-oil emulsion best is cleansing cream.