emollient
Definitions
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
An agent, such as a lotion or cream, used to soften or soothe the skin.
Attempting to avoid confrontation or calm someone down; mollifying.
Examples
The dermatologist recommended a rich emollient to soothe my dry, irritated skin.
The lotion acts as an effective emollient, locking in moisture throughout the day.
She applied the emollient cream to her hands to soften the rough patches caused by the cold weather.
Synonyms
soothing softening balmy smoothing lenitive assuaging mollifying
Antonyms
irritating harsh abrasive rough aggravating corrosive caustic