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
Linda CurtisThis 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 nounJamyra Perrya 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
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 nounJaime De Haroskin-care ingredients
Examples of skin care in a Sentence
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One of his accomplishments in his 25 years there was to lead La Mer to the top position in luxury skin care.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Miller is not doing a five-step skin care routine on the plane.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Why at-home wellness tools matter in 2026 Travel is expensive, but recovery, sleep and skin care can be brought home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Some of them also do consulting work for companies that make skin care products.
—Kelle Walsh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Good skin care and good sun behavior go hand in hand with looksmaxxing.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
This will help remove oil, skin care residue, and bacteria while preserving the finish of the tool.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Sunscreen According to dermatologists, sun protection is the single most important aspect of any anti-aging skin care routine.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
In certain circles, the idea of eating one’s skin care is hardly new.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Miller is not doing a five-step skin care routine on the plane.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Why at-home wellness tools matter in 2026 Travel is expensive, but recovery, sleep and skin care can be brought home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Some of them also do consulting work for companies that make skin care products.
—Kelle Walsh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Good skin care and good sun behavior go hand in hand with looksmaxxing.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
This will help remove oil, skin care residue, and bacteria while preserving the finish of the tool.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Sunscreen According to dermatologists, sun protection is the single most important aspect of any anti-aging skin care routine.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
In certain circles, the idea of eating one’s skin care is hardly new.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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“Skin care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20care. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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