Emollient
Emollient [ i-MOL-yuh' nt ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) having a softening, soothing or relaxing effect esp. on one's skin 2. (adj.) mollifying or reducing another's harshness 3. (n.) a lotion, or other agent that makes skin smooth 4. (n.) an agent that helps by mollifying or assuaging | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
Aloe vera has an emollient effect and provides immediate relief from sunburn. |