moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯish-

moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes

transitive verb

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

On the moisturizing side, look for humectants like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and urea, as well as barrier-supporting ingredients such as ceramides and cholesterol. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026

Always moisturize afterward to lock in hydration and support the skin barrier. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Healing Oil is a lightweight blend of super oils and Alpha Keratin 60ku to instantly smooth, shine, soften and moisturize hair. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

To care for Irish curls, use sulfate-free shampoos that lightly hydrate and moisturizing conditioners applied from mid-shaft to ends. — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun