noun (n)

• any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin(noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin(noun.artifact)

  Example:
  A lotion for dry skin.
  

  Synonym:
  application
  

  source: wordnet30
• A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.(noun)

  source: webster1913