1. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
   - emollient, salving, softening

1. A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin

Derived forms: demulcents

See also: soft

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Demulcent

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