hand cream

Thân thiện

She applies hand cream after washing her hands.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Moisturizing cream for the hands: A cosmetic preparation, typically a thick, soft substance, designed to be applied to the skin of the hands to prevent or treat dryness, soothe irritation, and provide moisture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She applies hand cream every night before bed to keep her skin soft.
  • This hand cream has a pleasant lavender scent.
  • Carry a small tube of hand cream in your bag during winter.

Advanced Usage

• "to be a hand cream person": to be someone who regularly uses or is particular about hand cream.
  • I'm a real hand cream person; I can't stand the feeling of dry hands.

Variants and Related Words

• Hand lotion (n): A similar, often lighter, liquid preparation for moisturizing the hands.
  • Hand lotion absorbs more quickly than thick hand cream.

Synonyms

• Moisturizer: A substance used to prevent dryness in the skin.
• Emollient: A preparation that softens or soothes the skin.

Related Phrases

• "to cream one's hands": (less common) to apply hand cream.
  • She creamed her hands after washing them.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. moisturizing cream for the hands