ˈlōshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin lotion-, lotio, from lautus, lotus (past participle of lavere to wash) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at lye
1. : the act of washing : ablution
2. : a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders
3. : a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing alcohol and a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin especially of the face and hands
hand lotion
after-shave lotion