Definition of Emollient

something which softens or lubricates the skin

Examples of Emollient in a sentence

The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin.  🔊

Coconut oil was a suggested emollient for stretch marks.  🔊

The company’s secret lip balm recipe contained a patented emollient.  🔊

Wanting softer skin, the woman asked the esthetician for a recommendation on an emollient.  🔊

The dermatologist told his patient to start using an emollient to soothe her dry, winter skin.  🔊

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