skin care

noun

variants or skincare

ˈskin-ˌker 

1

: efforts made to maintain or improve the appearance and condition of one's skin especially on the face and neck

French women learn about skin care at an early age, when their mothers introduce them to aestheticians for their first facial.

—Linda Curtis

This time of the year all skin tones experience dullness from dryness or chapped skin. … as the seasons change so should our skincare.

—Jamyra Perry

—sometimes hyphenated before another noun

a skin-care routine

2

: products used to cleanse, treat, moisturize, or protect the skin

Skin care doesn't have to cost a fortune. Make a simple moisturizing facial mask with half an avocado, half a banana, and some oatmeal.

—Lesley Kennedy

… a hands-on, one-hour deep dive into Korean skincare with all products provided by the brand.

—Jaime De Haro

—sometimes hyphenated before another noun

skin-care ingredients

Examples of skin care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shopping for new skin care has been a thing for as long as skin care has been a thing. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

What the Popular Ingredients Actually Do Anti-aging skin care is typically full of active ingredients. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Sephora will stock Rhode’s core skin care and hybrid makeup products, including the new Pocket Bronze and Highlight Milk collections. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Below, find candles, skin care, makeup, home decor and delicious treats all inspired by pumpkin spice. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skin care

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