skin care

American  

Or skincare

noun

1. the cleansing, massaging, moisturizing, etc., of the skin, especially the face or hands.

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Etymology

Origin of skin care

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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skin care

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow’s internal organs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

On TikTok, seven of the 10 bestselling skin care brands are made in Korea, according to data firm Circana.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

The cosmetics and skin care company reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

From 1997 to 2002, revenues from hair, nail, and skin care services jumped by 42 percent nationwide, Census Bureau data show.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times