🧴emollient

noun/adjective
/ɪˈmɒliənt/

Meaning

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

Example Sentences

She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.

Synonyms

moisturizer, lotion, balm, ointment

Antonyms

irritant, abrasive

Collocations

emollient cream, emollient lotion, soothing emollient

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