lotion
Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.
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How to use lotion in a sentence
Growing interest in skincare and self-care—along with the closure of many salons and spas—has meant significant increases in sales of soaps, lotions, fragrances, hair appliances, candles, and other beauty products.
Having hand lotion readily available at all times will make things easier.
Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands | Sandra Gutierrez G. | December 20, 2020 | Popular-ScienceUsing shaving lotion or electric pre-shave lotion will get you closer to the skin, while diligent cleaning of the machine and keeping it fully charged to ensure maximum power when in use will help decrease the length of residual stubble.
Best electric shaver: Get a smooth shave with our picks | Jeremy Helligar | December 18, 2020 | Popular-ScienceSo if you’re already lathering up those rosy cheeks once or twice a day as part of your skincare routine, make sure you apply a moisturizer made for your skin type afterward—heavier creams for dry skin, lighter gel-based lotions for oily skin.
Mask up without breaking out. Here’s how to prevent pandemic acne. | Sandra Gutierrez G. | December 3, 2020 | Popular-ScienceSo, this firm may know that demand for lotion just naturally happens to be higher during winter months.
Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 1: TV) (Ep. 440) | Stephen J. Dubner | November 19, 2020 | Freakonomics
Five members of FFF, two women and three men, are hunched over her, applying lotion to every inch of her exposed flesh.
Similar to fixating on the bottle of lotion while sitting in lockup, I kept asking after my notepad.
I Was Arrested at Occupy Bronx—for Writing About It | Carla Murphy | December 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTThose who have long hair are to brush it till the skin beneath becomes red, when a lotion is to be applied, as here specified.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyNo, it won't, not of itself; but I have got a capital lotion for bruises, and I shall bathe it for you.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeIt is most frequently employed externally, under the form of a plaster, ointment, or lotion.
He bathed the wound with a lotion, replaced the bandages, and then wandered restlessly about the room.
He gave me no medicine, except some digestive pills four days ago, and a lotion for my ears.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2 | Lady Wallace
British Dictionary definitions for lotion
/ (ˈləʊʃən) /
a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc
Origin of lotion
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