moisturize

especially British, mois·tur·ise

[mois-chuh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

moisturized, moisturizing 

1. to add or restore moisture to (something).

   to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.

verb (used without object)

moisturized, moisturizing 

1. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture.

   a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.

moisturize

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to add or restore moisture to (the air, the skin, etc)

Other Word Forms

• demoisturize verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of moisturize¹

First recorded in 1940–45; moisture + -ize

Example Sentences

It includes a face steam, extractions and face massage along with a brief neck and shoulder massage while a moisturizing mask is being applied.

From Los Angeles Times

The balm also kept my lips moisturized and prevented any chafing where my legs rub together.

From Los Angeles Times

The moisturizing effects of seaweed are also prized by the beauty industry as today's consumers place greater value on natural – and environmentally friendly – skincare ingredients.

From Salon

With my skin moisturized, and my qi unblocked, my skin glowed.

From Los Angeles Times

To create the artificial lymph node, the scientists used hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing substance commonly used in cosmetics and lotions and found naturally in the body's skin and joints.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• dampen 
• drench 
• rinse 
• saturate 
• soak 
• sprinkle 
• squirt 
• steam 
• wash 
• wet