: 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
Thicker than a lotion, but not as heavy as a cream.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Bonus: Elixinol Sports Gel Cosmetics (including lotions, creams, and other topicals) have a reputation for being made with ingredients tested on animals and ingredients that may have a questionable safety profile.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Try not to pat on just any cream or lotion—some contain menthol, for example, which can exacerbate itchiness.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 26 Mar. 2024
Zimmer reveals that searches for retinol body lotion have grown by over 13.1% since 2022.
—Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s quickly become the best body lotion for dry skin in my winter skincare routine.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
There are also emu oil sprays, moisturizing creams, and lotions enriched with emu oil.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
Once your hair is washed, move on to body care with one of the brand's super hydrating body washes or creamy body lotions.
—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
Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Bonus: Elixinol Sports Gel Cosmetics (including lotions, creams, and other topicals) have a reputation for being made with ingredients tested on animals and ingredients that may have a questionable safety profile.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Try not to pat on just any cream or lotion—some contain menthol, for example, which can exacerbate itchiness.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 26 Mar. 2024
Zimmer reveals that searches for retinol body lotion have grown by over 13.1% since 2022.
—Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s quickly become the best body lotion for dry skin in my winter skincare routine.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
There are also emu oil sprays, moisturizing creams, and lotions enriched with emu oil.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
Once your hair is washed, move on to body care with one of the brand's super hydrating body washes or creamy body lotions.
—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
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 23 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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