moisturization

Adding water content

Moisturization is the process of adding or restoring moisture to something, especially skin.

The term appears most often in skincare contexts: Daily moisturization helps prevent dryness and cracking.

Less common than the verb moisturize, it names the ongoing practice rather than a single application.

skincare

lotion

Liquid skin moisturizer

hydrating · emollient · humectant · barrier · dryness · flakiness · suppleness · softness · smoothness · plumpness

ingredients

glycerin

Viscous moisturizing compound

collagen · retinol · antioxidants · oils · butters · lanolin · petrolatum · dimethicone · urea

beauty

glow

Steady, soft light

dewy · luminous · prep · base · makeup · complexion · finish · setting · highlighter · pampering

conditions

eczema

Inflammatory skin disorder

chapped · irritation · sensitivity · redness · itching · scaling · roughness · dehydration · aging · wrinkles

Opposites
hydration state

moisturizationdehydration

Excessive fluid loss

drying · desiccation · dryness · parching · aridity

skincare process

moisturizationdrying out

Moisture gradually leaving

stripping · mattifying · exfoliation · degreasing

Family

moist, moisture, moisten, moisturize, moistener

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