: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
Recent Examples on the Web
Once your hair is washed, move on to body care with one of the brand's super hydrating body washes or creamy body lotions.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Anti-Itch Lotions or Creams Anti-itch lotions or creams can also provide temporary itch relief.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Read on to find our list of the best after-sun lotions to shop right now.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
Select: Online Shopping, Simplified The best body lotions to keep your skin healthy and hydrated don’t have to break the bank.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Try using an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream, bathing in Epsom salts, or using an anti-itch lotion.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Those interested in a true multitasker will love that it can also be used as a cleansing milk, face mask, after-shave, and post-sun lotion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Liquid drops can be added to facial moisturizer to create a subtle facial glow, while lotion is easy to apply to your legs like a typical lotion.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
One example is calamine lotion, which contains itch-relieving zinc oxide.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Anti-Itch Lotions or Creams Anti-itch lotions or creams can also provide temporary itch relief.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Read on to find our list of the best after-sun lotions to shop right now.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
Select: Online Shopping, Simplified The best body lotions to keep your skin healthy and hydrated don’t have to break the bank.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Try using an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream, bathing in Epsom salts, or using an anti-itch lotion.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Those interested in a true multitasker will love that it can also be used as a cleansing milk, face mask, after-shave, and post-sun lotion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Liquid drops can be added to facial moisturizer to create a subtle facial glow, while lotion is easy to apply to your legs like a typical lotion.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
One example is calamine lotion, which contains itch-relieving zinc oxide.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
lotion
noun
lo·tion
ˈlō-shən 
1
: a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders
2
: a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin
hand lotion
aftershave lotion
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