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

Here, she discusses her secret to her 37-year-long creative partnership with De Niro, where she sees the film industry headed and the skin care brand she’s obsessed with.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Do you have any grooming or ritual or skin care rituals?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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