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

Beyond internal use, turmeric is also a popular ingredient in skin care. — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

But a better skin care for dogs routine is not necessarily a longer one. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Estée Lauder is beloved for its anti-aging skin care, so this skin care-makeup hybrid makes perfect sense for the brand. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

As the hair care brand grows, it is being separated from Sisley skin care in the largest stores in China, where the count includes approximately 10 Hair Rituel boutiques, plus counters in Shanghai. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skin care

• abwehr
• affair
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• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
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• childcare
• compare