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Emollient vs. Balm

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Emollientnoun

Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.

Balmnoun

Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.

Emollientnoun

Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

Balmnoun

A plant or tree yielding such substance.

Emollientadjective

Moisturizing.

Balmnoun

Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.

‘There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)’;

Emollientadjective

Soothing or mollifying.

Balmnoun

(figuratively) Something soothing.

‘Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows.’;

Emollientadjective

Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.

Balmnoun

The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

Emollientnoun

An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.

Balmnoun

Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.

Emollientnoun

toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Balmverb

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

Emollientadjective

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Balmverb

To soothe; to mitigate.

Balmnoun

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

Balmnoun

The resinous and aromatic exudation of certain trees or shrubs.

Balmnoun

Any fragrant ointment.

Balmnoun

Anything that heals or that mitigates pain.

Balmverb

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

Balmnoun

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

Balmnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

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