The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNGUENTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result UNGUENTS
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The straight part
We know that "lotions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lotions = unguents.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNGUENTS mean?
UNGUENTS noun- Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.