as in softening
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The Different Kinds of Laxatives How Stool Softeners Work
Farhadi said that stool softeners (also known as emollient laxatives) are substances that can be very helpful if your stool is dry and hard.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023
Thankfully rich, emollient hand creams can help alleviate and soothe dry, irritated hands with minimal effort.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Overnight Gel-Cream ($40), a more emollient formula made to hydrate dull skin overnight.
—Blake Newby, Essence, 26 Dec. 2020
Using ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, and green tea, this is an emollient-rich balm that soothes and rehydrates.
—Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023
Thankfully rich, emollient hand creams can help alleviate and soothe dry, irritated hands with minimal effort.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Overnight Gel-Cream ($40), a more emollient formula made to hydrate dull skin overnight.
—Blake Newby, Essence, 26 Dec. 2020
Using ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, and green tea, this is an emollient-rich balm that soothes and rehydrates.
—Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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