Skin Care Terms

adjective relating to or affecting the skin

• The cutaneous nerves are responsible for transmitting sensations from the skin to the brain.
• I have a cutaneous rash on my arm from an allergic reaction.
• Her cutaneous piercing is really cool.
• The artist used cutaneous imagery in her paintings to evoke a sense of touch.

adjective describing a person or thing that is covered in sweat

• After running five miles, he was sweaty and out of breath.
• I'm feeling so sweaty after dancing for hours at the party.
• I can't stand being all sweaty after working out at the gym.
• The intense heat made the room feel sweaty and uncomfortable.