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skin care

American  
Or skincare

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of skin care

First recorded in 1950–55


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Beauty giant L'Oreal says the rise of weight loss drugs has affected beauty and skin care sales, as it designs products to specifically target some side effects of rapid weight loss.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

It’s not just about attracting casual fans to watch the icon whose face adorns everything from airplanes to skin care products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Is our skin care routine actually making it worse?

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Curology says Walmart shoppers are converting to prescription skin care at five times its online rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 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

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