skin neglect

[/skɪn nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
nounpl: instances of skin neglect
negligência com a pele
1. the failure to properly care for, maintain, or protect one's skin through cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, or medical treatment
Years of skin neglect resulted in severe acne and premature aging.
Anos de negligência com a pele resultaram em acne severa e envelhecimento precoce.
2. a condition characterized by lack of basic skincare practices and hygiene
The dermatologist attributed his skin problems to prolonged skin neglect.
O dermatologista atribuiu seus problemas de pele à negligência prolongada com os cuidados.
In Brazil, skincare is highly valued as part of personal grooming and self-care culture. 'Skin neglect' is often discussed in beauty, wellness, and dermatological contexts. American English usage tends toward practical health discourse, while Brazilian Portuguese emphasizes the aesthetic and self-care dimensions of the term.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
poor skincarelack of skin careskin care negligencedermatological neglect
Antonyms / Antônimos
skincare routineproper skin careskin maintenancedermatological care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligência com a pele
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descuido com a pele
colloquial alternative meaning carelessness with skin
São Paulo
abandono da pele
formal usage in medical and beauty contexts
Portugal
negligência cutânea
more technical/medical Portuguese term

Related Words

dermatitisacneskincare regimenmoisturizersunscreenhygiene

Related Idioms & Phrases

let one's skin go
not take care of one's complexion
skin gone bad from lack of care
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