moisturise

Thân thiện

She uses a cream to moisturise her hands after washing them.

Definition

Verb: * To add or restore moisture to something, especially to the skin or hair, in order to prevent dryness or to improve its condition.

Usage

This verb describes the action of applying a substance (typically a lotion, cream, or oil) to hydrate and soften. It is most commonly used in the context of personal skincare and haircare. * It is a transitive verb and requires a direct object (e.g., moisturise the skin, moisturise your hands). * The American English spelling is "moisturize".

Examples

• Basic Usage:
  • It is important to moisturise your face every morning and night.
  • After showering, she always moisturises her body with lotion.
  • This cream will help moisturise dry, cracked skin.

Advanced Usage

• "to moisturise from within": This phrase refers to hydrating the body by drinking sufficient water, which in turn benefits the skin.
  • Drinking plenty of water helps to moisturise your skin from within.

Variants and Related Words

• Moisturiser (noun, UK spelling) / Moisturizer (noun, US spelling): A cream or lotion used to moisturise the skin.
  • She applied a rich moisturiser before bed.
• Moisturising (adjective): Having the quality of adding moisture.
  • This is a very moisturising hand cream.

Synonyms

• Hydrate: To add water or moisture to something.
• Lubricate: To make something smooth or slippery, often with oil or cream (can be used in a similar context for very dry skin).
• Soothe: To make something feel less dry or irritated (often a result of moisturising).

Antonyms

• Dehydrate: To remove moisture from something.
• Dry out: To become or make something dry.

Related Phrases

• To apply moisturiser: The most common phrase describing the action.
  • Remember to apply moisturiser after washing your hands.

Học thuật

Verb

1. make (more) humid
   • We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house

Từ đồng nghĩa

• humidify
• moisturize