lotion Definition
lo·tion (lō′s̸hən)
noun
a liquid preparation used, as on the skin, for cleansing, soothing, healing, etc.
Etymology: ME loscion < L lotio (gen. lotionis) < lotus: see lotic
lotion Synonyms
lotion
n.
lotion Usage Examples
Converse of object
- moisturize: Mix 3 drops per 10ml of base - for a quick drying readily absorbed base use our aloe & seaweed gel or moisturizing lotion.
- self-tanning: Free delivery for all orders Get ready to experience the ultimate in self-tanning lotions!
- tan: For those who yearn for a tan, a safer method is to use tanning lotions.
- rub: Ross: She wants me to rub lotion all over her!
- apply: Do not apply lotion, cream or ointment to the chosen area.
- tone: Allow ten minutes to absorb, then remove excess with damp cotton squares or toning lotion.
Preposition: with
SPF: Make sure you wear a waterproof sun lotion with a high SPF tho to avoid getting burnt.
Adjective modifier
- sun-tan: The most demanding day was the ascent of Piz Buin ( the mountain that lends its name to the sun-tan lotion ).
- non-greasy: These minerals are now used to produce this creamy silky, non-greasy body lotion.
- insecticidal: Do seek the advice of the local Consultant in Communicable Disease Control on appropriate insecticidal lotions.
- soothing: We then apply a soothing tea tree lotion to help calm the skin.
- antiseptic: Clean wound with running water or with antiseptic lotion, don't use iodine or alcohol.
- aqueous: In addition, the alcohol-based lotions are more effective than the aqueous lotions.
Modifies a noun
applicator: Less buy lotion applicator at tv products 4 less.
Noun used with modifier
- suntan: Don't forget your condoms You take your suntan lotion to stop you getting burned, right?
- calamine: For heat rash, sponge baby with cool water, pat her dry, then apply calamine lotion.
- after-shave: Get a fresh modern after-shave lotion, it is a major turn on!
- sunscreen: A sunscreen lotion or spray may also help protect the affected area from sun damage.
- tan: You should always wear a good sun tan lotion.
- shaving: Helen: When my grandfather died, he left me his shaving lotion bottle collection.
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