lotion

n. medicated ointment which is spread on the skin (Pharmacology); cream, liquid preparation for beautifying or soothing the skin

A lotion is a low- to medium-viscosity, topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin. Most lotions are oil-in-water emulsions, but water-in-oil lotions are also formulated. Lotions are usually applied to external skin with bare hands, a clean cloth, cotton wool or gauze.The key components of a lotion emulsion are the and oily phases, an emulgent to prevent separation of these two phases, and, if used, the drug substance or substances. A wide variety of other ingredients such as fragrances,  glycerol, petroleum jelly, dyes, preservatives, proteins and stabilizing agents are commonly added to lotions.
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Noun
1. any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
(hypernym) toiletry, toilet article, toiletries
(hyponym) after-shave, after-shave lotion
2. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
(synonym) application
(hypernym) remedy, curative, cure
(hyponym) blackwash, black lotion

n. lotion, balm, salve, creme, ointment

n. lotion, medicated ointment which is spread on the skin (Pharmacology)