lotion
- noun
- /ˈloʊʃən/
- A shelf straddling the bath contained bath oil, skin lotion, and a pumice stone.
- lotions and creams
- body lotion
- sunscreen lotion
And then the last thing is lotion for the face.
- And then the last thing is lotion for the face.
- It's basically just the most hydrating lotion moisturizer I could find.
- I had the body wash, the lotion, the scrub, the spray.
- Got a dry oil sun lotion spray.
- After that, I like to use this Clinique Clarifying Lotion exfoliator.
- This is hands down the finest shave lotion I've ever found.
- My love affair with this lotion also good.
- Like you're, you're, you're selling this, you know, lotion, you're selling this.
Examples
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Her jojoba body lotion is just fabulous.
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A mild, nonfragrant lotion was used to gently massage the feet to complete the foot care treatment.
Academic text (2003) -
And then the last thing is lotion for the face.
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So I use this lotion to balance my skin color.
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OK, now we're gonna use a lotion on your face, my friends.
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I need some more lotion.
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I've got some lotion, just some hand lotion.
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It's basically just the most hydrating lotion moisturizer I could find.
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Probably the best smelling lotion I have ever smelled.
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I use a moisturizing lotion every day to keep my skin soft.
Synonyms
Thick, smooth substance put on skin to soften or protect it
A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft
A cream or lotion you put on your skin to keep it soft and hydrated
A soft medicine that you put on the skin to heal or soothe irritation
A soft oily substance you put on skin to help it heal
A cream you put on your face to keep the skin soft and not dry
A liquid medicine you put on skin to ease itching from rashes, bites, or mild sunburn
A cream for your hands that makes the skin soft and not dry
A cream or light liquid you put on your skin to keep it soft
A thick, soft cream that cleans the face and keeps the skin soft
A thick cream or liquid that softens and soothes the skin
A thick cream used on the skin to make it soft and less dry
A cream you put on the skin to stop itching
A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose
A cream you put on the skin to protect, treat, or make it look better
A scented cream or oil used to soften the skin and make people feel romantic
Compounds
A liquid medicine you put on skin to ease itching from rashes, bites, or mild sunburn
- Archaic
A liquid medicine with mercury applied to skin sores, once used for syphilis
- Specialized
A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose
A scented lotion men use on their face after shaving to soothe and refresh the skin
How Moisturizing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lotion comes from the old Latin word lotio, which means 'washing', and from lavare meaning 'to wash'. So a lotion is literally a liquid used like a wash for the skin, which is why we put it on to clean, protect, or treat the skin.