demulcent vs emollient

demulcent and emollient both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
demulcent	Yes	Yes	No	No
emollient	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, demulcent and emollient are synonyms defined as:

demulcent and emollient: having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Other synonyms of demulcent include salving, softening.

demulcent (noun)	emollient (noun)
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin	toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

demulcent (adjective)	emollient (adjective)
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin	having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin