Definition

Something that helps to keep skin or hair soft and hydrated by adding moisture.

Example

I use a moisturizing cream every day to keep my skin healthy.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just bought this new cream that is really moisturizing.

Oh, nice! My skin gets so dry in the winter.

Yeah, I think you'll love it; it feels so refreshing and moisturizing.

I definitely need to try it out, thanks for the recommendation!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of making something less dry, especially in relation to skin or hair care products that add moisture.

Example

The moisturizing cream helped to keep her skin soft and hydrated.

Conversation

Have you tried that new cream for moisturizing your skin?

Not yet, but I've heard great things about it.

I bought it last week, and it's seriously made a difference in how my skin feels.

Definition

To make something less dry by adding moisture, often referring to skin or hair care.

Example

She is moisturizing her skin every morning to keep it soft and healthy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've started moisturizing my skin every day now.

That's great! It really helps keep your skin healthy.

Yeah, I noticed my skin feels so much softer after moisturizing.

Root Explanation

Moisturizing → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet) and "-urizing" (a suffix derived from the verb form indicating the action of making). The word "moisturizing" means the action of making something slightly wet or adding moisture to it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moist' as being slightly wet, and remember that 'moisturizing' means adding moisture to something.

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