The Science Behind Ointments and Creams

The grease in your ointment is actually doing more work than the medicine itself.

Most people think creams and ointments are the same thing, but it is all about the base.

Ointments are eighty percent oil, creating a greasy seal that forces drugs deep into

your tissue and traps moisture. Creams are water-based and vanish instantly, while pastes are

packed with powder to act like a literal shield against the environment. We even used to

boil clay poultices to slap on inflammation. It is not just skincare, it is chemical engineering designed to hack

your body's toughest barrier.