skin care

[/skɪn kɛr/]
noun
cuidado com a pele
1. The practice of maintaining and improving the health and appearance of skin through cleansing, moisturizing, and protective treatments
A good skin care routine includes cleansing and moisturizing twice daily.
Uma boa rotina de cuidado com a pele inclui limpeza e hidratação duas vezes ao dia.
2. Products and treatments designed to clean, protect, or improve the condition of the skin
She invested in expensive skin care products from a dermatologist.
Ela investiu em produtos de cuidado com a pele caros de um dermatologista.
3. The cosmetic and medical industry focused on dermatological health and beauty
The skin care market has grown significantly in recent years.
O mercado de cuidado com a pele cresceu significativamente nos últimos anos.
In Brazil, skin care is a significant part of beauty culture, with many people investing heavily in products and professional treatments. The term 'cuidado com a pele' reflects the importance placed on maintaining healthy, glowing skin. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the skincare industry is booming, with K-beauty and multi-step routines becoming increasingly popular among younger demographics.
NYC Slang
glow up routine
Synonyms / Sinônimos
skincaredermatological carefacial careskin treatmentskin maintenance
Antonyms / Antônimos
skin neglectskin damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidado com a pele
Standard and most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
cuidado com a pele / tratamento de pele
Both terms used equally, beauty culture is very prominent
São Paulo
cuidado com a pele / skincare
English term 'skincare' frequently used in cosmopolitan context
Portugal
cuidados da pele
Slightly different grammatical construction; European Portuguese tends to use plural form

Related Words

moisturizercleansersunscreendermatologycosmeticsbeauty routinefacial treatmentacne treatment

Related Idioms & Phrases

take care of your skin
skin care regimen
beauty routine
facial routine
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