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

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

Beauty editors have long touted it as the gold standard of skin care, and A-listers from Jennifer Lopez to Chris Hemsworth are among its fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Aloe vera is best known as a soothing plant used for skin care, but it also contains natural chemicals that may influence biological processes inside the body.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 26, 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