A mixture of oil and water is a good example of an emulsion. It is not uncommon for foods that we eat to contain emulsions of oil and water. To prevent the oil and water from separating (and thus ...

water co-exists with an immiscible phase—such as an oil or an organic solvent unable to mix with water—making a two-phase ...

the mix can lead to beading and patchiness on the skin or to ingredients that have not been properly absorbed. “Water-based products tend to hydrate and penetrate rapidly, while oil-based ...