demulcent vs softening

demulcent and softening both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, demulcent and softening are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of demulcent include emollient, salving.

demulcent (noun)	softening (noun)
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin	the process of becoming softer

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