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

Estée Lauder is one of the world's leading manufacturers of skin care, make-up and fragrances, owning brands such as Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Tom Ford.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

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

Whether it’s perfume, skin care or other beauty products, consumers are still looking for “little bits of luxury,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 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