skin care
noun
variants
or skincare
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 nouna 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 nounskin-care ingredients
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.
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