Why use esters in a lotion?
Esters take a long time to go rancid, so your lotions would have at least a year long shelf life (depending upon the other ingredients). They tend to be lighter than oils, so they’re perfect for summer time or non-occlusive lotions. And they feel less greasy, so they’re perfect for hand lotions, especially if you want one to use at work or around the house when you’re touching other surfaces. Oh, and if you like a really white lotion, you’ll get that with the esters as most of them – if not all – have no colour.
