cleansing lotion

  • 1lotion — [lō′shən] n. [ME loscion < L lotio (gen. lotionis) < lotus: see LOTIC] a liquid preparation used, as on the skin, for cleansing, soothing, healing, etc …

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  • 2lotion — Synonyms and related words: Florida water, abstergent, after shave lotion, balm, balsam, bay rum, brilliantine, cathartic, cerate, chrism, cleaner, cleaning agent, cleaning solvent, cleanser, cleansing cream, cold cream, collyrium, cologne,… …

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  • 3lotion — n ointment, balm, salve, unguent, (in prescriptions) unguentum, inunction, Pharm. cerate; unction, balsam, oil, demulcent, emollient, spikenard, nard, pomade, pomatum; liniment, embrocation, vulnerary, Med. collyrium, eyewash; lubricant,… …

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  • 4lotion — A class of pharmacopeial preparations that are liquid suspensions or dispersions intended for external application; some consist of finely powdered, insoluble solids held in more or less permanent suspension by suspending agents or surface active …

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  • 5lotion — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ sun, sunscreen (esp. AmE), suntan, tanning ▪ cleansing, moisturizing, setting ▪ body …

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  • 6lotion — [[t]lo͟ʊʃ(ə)n[/t]] lotions N MASS: usu n N A lotion is a liquid that you use to clean, improve, or protect your skin or hair. ...suntan lotion. ...cleansing lotions. Syn: cream …

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  • 7cleansing — adj. Cleansing is used with these nouns: ↑cream, ↑lotion, ↑ritual …

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  • 8lotion — lo•tion [[t]ˈloʊ ʃən[/t]] n. pha a liquid preparation containing insoluble material in suspension or emulsion for medicinal, cleansing or protective application to the skin • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < L lōtiō act of washing …

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  • 9lotion — /ˈloʊʃən / (say lohshuhn) noun a liquid containing oils or medicines, to be applied externally to the skin for soothing, healing or cleansing. {Middle English, from Latin lōtio a washing} –lotioned, adjective …

  • 10body lotion — noun A cleansing lotion designed for the body, to help keep the skin smooth …

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