emollient vs demulcent

emollient and demulcent both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, emollient and demulcent are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of emollient include salving, softening.

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

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