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

Starting end of November, Upper East Siders can seek sanctuary at a new spa presented by prestige skin care brand Augustinus Bader. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

One skin care acid of note that’s an exception to this rule is salicylic acid. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

In general, dermatologists recommend looking for antiaging skin care products that contain hydrating and strengthening ingredients (such as ceramides) along with ingredients, such as peptides, that can help build collagen and improve skin firmness. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026

Aggressive skin care routines, chemical peels and certain products also speed things along. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 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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