Definition

1. Noun:
   • Care for the skin: The practice of maintaining or improving the condition of the skin through various methods, such as cleansing, moisturizing, and protection from the sun.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Skin care is an important part of a daily hygiene routine.
  • A dermatologist can recommend an effective skin care regimen for specific concerns.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Good skin care can help prevent premature aging.
  • The spa offers a variety of professional skin care treatments.

Advanced Usage

• "Preventative skin care": Practices focused on preventing skin damage or issues before they occur.

  • Daily sunscreen use is a cornerstone of preventative skin care.

• "Medical skin care": Treatments and products prescribed or recommended by a healthcare professional for skin conditions.

  • Her acne improved significantly after starting a medical skin care routine.

Variants and Related Words

• Skincare (noun): An alternative spelling of skin care.

  • This brand specializes in natural skincare products.

• Skin-care (adjective, attributive): Used to describe products or routines related to skin care.

  • She follows a strict skin-care regimen.

Synonyms

• Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases. (Note: This is a related but more specific, medical field.)
• Complexion care: Care specifically for the face's skin appearance.

Related Phrases

• Skin care routine: The regular sequence of products and steps used for skin care.

  • Her morning skin care routine includes a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer.

• Skin care product: An item, such as a cream, serum, or lotion, used in skin care.

  • The market is flooded with new anti-aging skin care products.

Noun

1. care for the skin