: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
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a bottle of suntan lotion
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The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
In the absence of more concrete policy changes, legal experts said the argument that certain platforms could be held responsible for the sale of harmful products like counterfeit body lotion or faulty fire alarms is gaining momentum, even if they were technically sold by a third party.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
For those looking to relax in the pool area, there are seven cabanas stocked with bottled water, unlimited sunscreen products, after-sun lotion, private TVs, and a dedicated VIP attendant.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After the operation is completed, the patient is given special shampoo, lotion, and medications.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
In the absence of more concrete policy changes, legal experts said the argument that certain platforms could be held responsible for the sale of harmful products like counterfeit body lotion or faulty fire alarms is gaining momentum, even if they were technically sold by a third party.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
For those looking to relax in the pool area, there are seven cabanas stocked with bottled water, unlimited sunscreen products, after-sun lotion, private TVs, and a dedicated VIP attendant.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After the operation is completed, the patient is given special shampoo, lotion, and medications.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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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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