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

Ohtani made an estimated $100 million last year in sponsorships and endorsements, including the promotion of a skin care product that the 64-year-old Kuriyama said he has tried.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

She points to sun protection, proven skin care ingredients, and avoiding tobacco.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

She shares clips: eating, doing skin care, putting on lipstick.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

They don’t know what the current viral skin care product is, whether ankle socks are in or out, or why everyone is obsessed with protein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

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