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SKINCARE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Care for the skin

Synonyms:

skin care; skincare

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("skincare" is a kind of...):

aid; attention; care; tending (the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "skincare"):

facial (care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams)

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 Context examples: 

The leaf oil is used for the treatment of digestive ailments and in skincare.

(Lovage Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Picea mariana leaf oil is used for its aromatic properties in soaps and skincare products.

(Picea mariana Leaf Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Pelargonium odoratissimum oil is used for its aromatic properties and as an ingredient in skincare preparations.

(Pelargonium odoratissimum Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Camellia oil is used in skincare preparations for it anti-oxidant properties.

(Camellia Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Lavender oil is used primarily for its aromatic properties in parfumery, aromatherapy, skincare products, and other consumer products.

(Lavender Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Hydrogenated soybean oil has a thicker consistency than standard soybean oil and is used as a food ingredient and is found in skincare products.

(Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

In addition to its use as a food ingredient and cooking oil, coconut oil is commonly used in skincare preparations and soaps.

(Coconut Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

A moisturizing skincare formulation used for various skin conditions including dry skin conditions associated with eczema, psoriasis, chapped or chafed skin.

(Eucerin, NCI Thesaurus)