lotion
n. C / Un. a thick liquid that you rub into your skin to make it feel soft or to protect it from the sun.
n. a low-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to the skin. Often formulated as an oil-in-water emulsion to provide hydration or deliver medicinal ingredients.
She applies moisturizing lotion to her hands every morning.
You should apply a high-SPF sun lotion at least twenty minutes before going outside to prevent skin damage.
The dermatologist recommended a fragrance-free lotion to soothe the patient's chronic eczema without causing further irritation to the sensitive dermal layers.
From Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiō, lōtiōnem (“a washing”), from lavō (“to wash”); see lave. Doublet of lavation.
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to a specific type or bottle.