moisturises

Applies skin lotion

Moisturises is the British spelling of moisturizes—to apply lotion, cream, or other hydrating product to skin or hair: She moisturises her face every morning.

The goal is to add or retain moisture, preventing dryness.

Moisturising products range from light lotions to heavy creams.

skincare

hydrates

Supplies water to

cream · serum · emollient · replenishes · smooths · absorbs · applies · pampers · rejuvenates · conditions

ingredients

hyaluronic acid

Moisture-retaining tissue sugar

ceramides · jojoba oil · coconut oil · vitamin E · collagen · retinol · peptides · argan oil · cocoa butter · lanolin

bodyparts

face

Head's anterior surface

  • handsGripping limbs' extremities
  • lipsMouth's outer edges
  • elbowsArm's middle joints

feet · knees · cuticles · neck · skin · heels · scalp · body · décolletage · arms

conditions

dryness

Absence of moisture

roughness · dehydration · irritation · chapping · peeling · ashy · scaly · parched · eczema · sensitivity

Opposites
hydration effect on surfaces/skin

moisturisesdries

Loses moisture content

dehydrates · desiccates · parches · dries out · desiccating

Phrases
Family

moisturise, moisturised, moisturising, moisturiser, moisturisers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G