Skincare Glossary

noun the act of making something clean or free from dirt

adjective having a purifying or purgative effect

• The facial cleanser is gentle and effective for daily cleansing.
• I love using this new cleansing scrub on my face.
• I need to do a deep cleanse on my skin tonight.
• Cleansing my mind of negative thoughts has been a daily practice for me.

noun the act of perspiring, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion

• The intense physical activity left him sweating profusely.
• I'm sweating bullets waiting for the test results.
• She was sweating buckets during the job interview.
• The pressure of the situation had him sweating bullets.