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

The category rose 10 percent this year, while cosmetics and skin care swelled 5 percent. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Smart technology has taken over beauty, from skin care devices to hair tools—and now, nails. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Founded in 1909, L’Oréal Paris first made its mark on the hair dye market before expanding into makeup and skin care in the ‘80s and ‘90s. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026

This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural food colors, color-changing beverages, health supplements, and organic skin care products. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skin care

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare