emollient
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- noun
- /ɪˈmɑːljənt/
- Specialized
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emoliente
- But the winner maybe for the most actually moisturizing, thick rich emollient thing might be the sugar advanced therapy.
- oils and emollients
- emollient for the skin
- contain emollients
I'm going to take some of the emollients cream, just rub that all over my face.
- I'm going to take some of the emollients cream, just rub that all over my face.
Examples
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It has emollients to heal and protect your skin.
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In the bathroom later, she looked at her face and decided on an emollient.
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So you want there to be enough emollient going on underneath the eyes.
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This has a hydrating, kind of nice emollient texture to the product.
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Our light emollient formula nourishes dry lips.
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In order to protect their skin, they rub their skin with "Beurre de Karit" (shea butter, produced from shea nuts obtained from the shea nut tree), which is an emollient used to avoid tissue damage.
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This cream contains a powerful emollient that helps soften and soothe dry skin.
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Applying an emollient to your skin can significantly improve its hydration and texture.
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Many dermatologists recommend using an emollient for eczema to relieve irritation and maintain moisture.
Synonyms
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Thick, smooth substance put on skin to soften or protect it
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A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it
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3.3
A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft
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3.2
A cream or lotion you put on your skin to keep it soft and hydrated
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3.3
A thick, soft cream that cleans the face and keeps the skin soft
Antonyms
- Specialized
A material like silica gel that takes water from other things to make them dry
How Soothing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Emollient comes from the Latin verb emollire ('to soften') and the root mollis ('soft'), so an emollient is a cream or lotion that 'softens' and soothes the skin.