Liniment vs. Lotion

Linimentnoun

A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

Linimentverb

(transitive) To apply liniment to.

Linimentnoun

A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.

Linimentnoun

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

Linimentnoun

an embrocation for rubbing on the body to relieve pain, especially one made with oil.

Liniment

Liniment (from the Latin linere, to anoint), or embrocation, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Sometimes called a heat rub, liniments may be water-like in viscosity or formulated as a lotion or balm and are usually rubbed in to allow for penetration of the active ingredients.

Lotionnoun

A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

Lotionnoun

(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

Lotionverb

(transitive) To cover or treat with a lotion.

Lotionnoun

A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.

Lotionnoun

A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.

Lotionnoun

any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

Lotionnoun

liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin;

Lotion

A lotion is a low-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to the skin. By contrast, creams and gels have higher viscosity, typically due to lower water content.