CEFR B2

moisturize

verb

Meaning

Apply a cream or lotion to the skin to make it softer and prevent dryness.

Dermatologists recommend that you moisturize your skin every morning and evening.
She always remembers to moisturize her hands after doing the dishes.

Synonyms: hydrate, soften, lotion, condition

verb

Pronunciation: ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz

Apply a cream or lotion to the skin to make it softer and prevent dryness.

Dermatologists recommend that you moisturize your skin every morning and evening.
She always remembers to moisturize her hands after doing the dishes.
The new formula is designed to moisturize deeply without leaving a greasy residue.

moisturize someone's skin (collocation): to apply lotion to a person's skin — "She helps her grandmother moisturize her dry skin."
moisturize with [product] (prepositional phrase): to use a specific product to add moisture — "You should moisturize with a fragrance-free cream if you have sensitive skin."

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