: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025 Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 For example, body butters tend to have the thickest consistency, while lotions and oils provide the thinnest consistency and creams fall somewhere in the middle.—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025 As spring draws nearer, the sun becomes more relentless, and being consistent with your sunscreen and lotion keeps your skin protected from the powerful rays—especially the skin on your hands, which is thinner and more delicate.—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lotion
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Etymology
Middle English loscion, from Latin lotion-, lotio act of washing, from lavere to wash — more at lye
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