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➢ Toothpastes, on the other hand, are water-based formulations that mix well with the saliva.
4. Gels:

• Gels contain a higher amount of water compared to other semisolid dosage forms. As water
evaporates after application, it provides a cooling effect. This can be advantageous in the
case of:

➢ Sunburn products when the cooling sensation can also be perceived as an analgesic (i.e.,
pain reliever) effect

➢ Aftershave gels where water and/or alcohol evaporation has a refreshing effect
➢ Water-based gels: such as facial cleansers
➢ Hydroalcoholic gels: such as hair styling gels and hand sanitizers..
➢ Gels may also contain fragrance beads and exfoliating beads, as some skin cleansing gels

do.
➢ Other examples of gels used in cosmetics products:
➢ Hair styling gels, facial cleansing gels, shaving gels, aftershave gels, after-sun gels,

extrudable deodorant and/or antiperspirant gels, and hand sanitizer gels.
5. Plasters:

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