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

Of course they have really beautiful, curated skin care, but they also have cute random things for your hands and feet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Mudgil, a dermatologist, devoted two episodes of his podcast—typically about skin care, fitness and inspirational people—to the topic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Tweens are spending their allowance on skin care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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