personal care

American  

noun

1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

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personal care British  

noun

1. help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals

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Other Word Forms

• personal-care adjective

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Still, spending at bars and restaurants rose a solid 0.7%, and spending at personal care and grocery stores also rose.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said the fragrances are used in consumer products such as household and personal care products.

From Reuters

The hedge fund, which owns a 6% stake in the home fragrance and personal care retailer, had been laying the groundwork for a proxy fight after pushing the company to make changes for months.

From Reuters

“Most Americans assume they are. But, until Sen. Murray secured passage of MoCRA, companies making personal care products were under no statutory obligation to ensure they were safe.”

From Seattle Times

Tiger Brands said the price hikes were necessary to manage sustained raw material and cost increases, predominantly in its grains and home and personal care portfolios.

From Reuters