One of those with pride consuming good books that will presumably save one's skin (6)
I believe the answer is:
lotion
This clue might be a double definition.
'one of those with pride consuming good books that will presumably save' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.
'one's skin' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lotion that I've seen before include "Medicinal or healing liquid" , "Liquid for washing the skin" , "Soothing or antiseptic preparation" , "Thick liquid for skin" , "Embrocation" .)