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 hack suggests letting your skin completely air-dry before going in with skin care. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 24 June 2026

And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

Korean skin care is known for its focus on restoring radiance, and this Sulwhasoo cleansing foam is no exception. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Then keep scrolling to check out skin care products that will only amplify their results. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

There's also Alila Ventana Big Sur, which boasts villas and glamping tents spread out over 160 acres of redwood forest, a restaurant overlooking the ocean, and a spa that uses organic and locally made skin care products. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Like to keep your skin care on the packable side? — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Retinol is considered the gold standard of anti-aging skin care for good reason. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

The keys to skin care routines for sensitive skin are simplicity and consistency, not a long list of products. — Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skin care

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