balm
Comfort in cream
Balm is a soothing or healing substance, typically an aromatic ointment or oil applied to skin: lip balm, tiger balm.
The word extends to anything that soothes or comforts: The music was a balm for her grief.
Balm also names fragrant plants of the mint family, especially lemon balm.
Topical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
unguent · liniment · gel · poultice · compress · rub · topical · aloe
Curative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- reliefEasing of distress
recovery · restoration · medicine · antiseptic · dressing · bandage · recuperation · mending
Relief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- reliefEasing of distress
- easeLack of strain
support · succor · respite · sanctuary · haven · refuge · peace · reprieve
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
mint · rosemary · lemongrass · bergamot · sandalwood · frankincense · myrrh · jasmine
salve
Topical healing preparation
emollient · unguent · liniment · gel · poultice · compress · rub · topical · aloe · calendula
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
relief · recovery · restoration · medicine · antiseptic · dressing · bandage · recuperation · mending · regeneration
solace
Relief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- reliefEasing of distress
ease · support · succor · respite · sanctuary · haven · refuge · peace · reprieve · catharsis
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
eucalyptus · mint · rosemary · lemongrass · bergamot · sandalwood · frankincense · myrrh · jasmine · citrus
lip gloss
Shiny lip cosmetic
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- beeswaxHoneycomb building material
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
medicated · SPF · cracked · chapped · hydrating · petroleum · glossy · vanilla · cherry · mint
- shavingrazor, razors, shave, blade, blades
- salvessalve, ointment, unguent, healing salve, healing ointment
- old medicinebloodletting, leeches, leech therapy, leeching, cupping
- plant resinsresin, rosin, myrrh, frankincense, mastic
- Traditional Medicineacupuncture, Ayurveda, herbal medicine, herbal remedies, medicinal herbs
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
balmirritant
Source of vexation
irritation · aggravation · exacerbation · salt in the wound · caustic
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment
- balsamic glazeReduced sweet-sour condiment
- balsam firResinous North American conifer
- healing balmMedicinal ointment for wounds
- tiger balmMentholated topical pain reliever
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