moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈmȯish-
moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
a cream that moisturizes the skin
Examples of moisturize in a Sentence
Use this cream to gently moisturize dry skin.
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Topical application of seed oils strengthens fatty acids naturally present in the skin and may help moisturize skin and reduce cell damage.33
Brain Function: Omega-3 fatty acids like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are essential for cognitive function.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Nivea and Eucerin are solid choices to use for moisturizing those areas before flying.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
When your hair feels more like straw than silk, hair treatments packed with hydrating and moisturizing ingredients (yes, there’s a difference) are your go-to for restoring elasticity and strength.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
This serum moisturizes deep into the skin, helping improve skin texture, reducing discoloration, and boosting skin vibrance.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Nivea and Eucerin are solid choices to use for moisturizing those areas before flying.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
When your hair feels more like straw than silk, hair treatments packed with hydrating and moisturizing ingredients (yes, there’s a difference) are your go-to for restoring elasticity and strength.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
This serum moisturizes deep into the skin, helping improve skin texture, reducing discoloration, and boosting skin vibrance.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz
ˈmȯis-
moisturized; moisturizing
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
moisturizer
noun
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