seal in
verb
sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.
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This seals in hydration rather than letting product sit on top of dry skin, which matters most for body serums, retinol lotions and KP treatments.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
This seals in hydration instead of letting product sit on top of dry skin, and the timing matters most for body serums, retinol lotions and keratosis pilaris treatments.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Pattern Beauty Body Butter + Body Oil Designed to work together, this pairing helps seal in moisture while creating a healthy-looking sheen that lasts for hours.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the village's website, the board adopted a new village seal in March 2025, replacing the one used since the 1940s.
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Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
This seals in hydration instead of letting product sit on top of dry skin, and the timing matters most for body serums, retinol lotions and keratosis pilaris treatments.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Pattern Beauty Body Butter + Body Oil Designed to work together, this pairing helps seal in moisture while creating a healthy-looking sheen that lasts for hours.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the village's website, the board adopted a new village seal in March 2025, replacing the one used since the 1940s.
—
Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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