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lotions

  • plural
    of lotion.
    lotion
    noun
    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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Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The tetrapod lotions also remained more stable as time passed.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Inside, there are stations of SPF lotions, rows of toner pads and scanners that purport to analyze skin and scalp health.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Mike Bronner is boss of California-based Dr Bronner's, well known in the US for its soaps, lotions and toothpaste.

From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025

I want to believe in it, the creams, the rejuvenating lotions, the transparent unguents in vials that slick on like roll-top glue.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood