Skin Care Terminology

noun a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something

verb to spoil the appearance of something

• The painting had a small blemish on the corner, affecting its overall value.
• She tried to cover up the blemish on her face with makeup.
• I can't believe he pointed out that blemish on her outfit, how rude!
• Despite his many achievements, he felt like his past mistakes were a blemish on his reputation.

noun a state or quality of being dry

• The dryness of the desert climate can be challenging for many plant species.
• My skin gets so itchy and flaky from the dryness in the winter.
• I hate how my hair gets all frizzy because of the dryness in the air.
• The dryness in their relationship was evident by their lack of communication.

noun a substance that softens or soothes the skin

adjective having the quality of softening or soothing the skin

• Dermatologists often recommend using an emollient to keep the skin moisturized.
• I always use an emollient cream to keep my hands soft and smooth.
• My grandma swears by this emollient lotion for dry skin.
• Kindness is like an emollient for the soul, soothing and comforting.

noun a line of hair at the edge of a person's forehead

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hairline

• The dermatologist examined the patient's receding hairline.
• I noticed your hairline is starting to go back a bit.
• His hairline is slowly creeping up to his forehead.
• The company's profits have been on a downward trend, much like a receding hairline.

verb past tense of pit, meaning to mark or become marked with pits or indentations

adjective having small marks or indentations on the surface, typically caused by something hitting or pressing against it

• The chef carefully pitted the olives before adding them to the salad.
• I pitted the cherries for the pie last night.
• She pitted her opponent in the boxing match.
• The two siblings were pitted against each other in a competition for their parents' approval.

noun a tiny opening in the skin or a surface

verb to read or study carefully or intently

• She used a magnifying glass to examine every pore on the skin sample.
• I can't believe how big the pores on my nose are!
• Her skincare routine really helps minimize her pores.
• He pored over the details of the contract before signing it.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• It is important to remember that beauty is only skin-deep and should not be the sole basis for judging someone's character.
• Hey, don't forget that beauty is only skin-deep, so don't judge a book by its cover!
• Yo, looks ain't everything, remember that beauty is only skin-deep.
• Just like how beauty is only skin-deep, true worth lies beneath the surface.