The base ingredients are different. Ointments are more dense and have the consistancy of petrroleum jelly., since they are derived form oils. Creams are not as thick and gooey, they have a lighter base and are usuallly derived from a water soluable baseWhat is the difference between medicinal 'ointments' and 'creams'?
ointments oil based
cream water basedWhat is the difference between medicinal 'ointments' and 'creams'?
ointments which are medicinal use liquid paraffin along with steriodal components and creams are mostly water based.
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