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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The thin, gel-cream formula is packed with moisturizing glycerin, shea butter, squalane, and vitamin E, to nourish skin without feeling too heavy.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
From applying lotion to keep your skin moisturized to hopping into a bath, speeding up the sunburn healing process is possible with a few tips and tricks.
—Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
On the day of, moisturize dry areas like elbows, knees, ankles, and feet only.
Apply – Use a mitt to apply St. Tropez's Classic Bronzing Mousse or Peta Jane’s Gradual Tan in long, even strokes.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Your healthcare provider will likely give you prescription eye drops to keep your eyes moisturized and to reduce the risk of infection.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
From applying lotion to keep your skin moisturized to hopping into a bath, speeding up the sunburn healing process is possible with a few tips and tricks.
—Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
On the day of, moisturize dry areas like elbows, knees, ankles, and feet only.
Apply – Use a mitt to apply St. Tropez's Classic Bronzing Mousse or Peta Jane’s Gradual Tan in long, even strokes.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Your healthcare provider will likely give you prescription eye drops to keep your eyes moisturized and to reduce the risk of infection.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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