lotion
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lotions
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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.
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a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.
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Etymology
Origin of lotion
1350–1400; Middle English locion < Latin lōtiōn- (stem of lōtiō ) a washing. See lotic, -ion
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During perimenopause—the period of time that can last years, before a woman’s menstrual cycle ends—dropping estrogen levels can thin and dry skin, he said, and suggested that I put lotion on before bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
To illustrate the point, Skye brings freebies to family gatherings: drinks and snacks for her cousins, lotion and hair products for her grandmothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
When his dad’s balance from his personal allowance started to go over the limit, Murguia had to use it to buy things such as shampoo and body lotion.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
Forced to smear herself with a lotion that Teddy claims saps her powers, she does it with feathery spa fingers like she’s getting a facial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
It smashed there and fell, leaving a mixture of shattered glass and lotion to ooze down the wall after it.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
She co-founded the vegan skincare company Hyphen with Bollywood star Kriti Sanon in 2023 and also runs mCaffeine which makes scrubs, washes and lotions and calls itself India's first caffeinated personal care brand.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The tetrapod lotions also remained more stable as time passed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
A well-scented man, Lou stocked his bathroom with rows of tonics and lotions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Mrs. McCullough, she was sure, must have an array of bath products at her disposal: all those lotions and soaps and creams made just for babies, rich with shea butter and almond oil and lavender.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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