having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, esp. to the skin

emollient lotions for the face.

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

adjective

balsamic , demulcent , healing , lenitive , palliative , relieving , remedial , softening

noun

balm , cream , lenitive , liniment , moisturizer , oil , ointment , salve , soothing agent , unguent , lotion , mollifying , softening , soothing