A substance that helps soothe, soften, and increase moisture levels, especially in the skin. Emollients may be used in a lotion, cream, ointment, or gel to prevent or treat dry, rough, scaly, itchy sk [..]

A substance added to a formulation that gives it softening ability. For example, oils that can soften skin are added as emollients in some skin creams.

a product for softening and soothing the skin

1640s, from French émollient (16c.), from Latin emollientem (nominative emolliens), present participle of emollire "to make soft, soften," from assimilated form of ex- "out" (see e [..]

soothing (pop)

(adj) having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin(n) toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when a [..]

softens and soothes the skin

An agent that softens or soothes the skin. These agents are commonly used in treatment of contact dermatitis.

Ingredients that soften and smooth the skin and reduce dryness, roughness and irritation – they are designed to make the external layers of the skin softer and more pliable. They increase the skin's hydration by reducing evaporation.

A softening agent, such as lanolin and its derivatives, for use on the skin.

Softens and soothes inflamed tissue; softens and protects the skin.  

An emollient is something that soothes and softens the skin.

 An emollient is a compound that increases the moisture content of the skin by forming a barrier to prevent water-loss from the skin.

A substance which is softening and soothing to the skin.  This is achieved by preventing water loss on the skin or drawing water towards the skin (see humectant).

Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer. * '''2008''', Carol A. Miller, ''Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults (Fifth edition)'', Lippincott Williams & Wil [..]