Skincare Terminology

noun the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face

• Her fair complexion made her stand out in the crowd.
• She's got a nice complexion, doesn't she?
• Her complexion is on point, like she's glowing.
• The city's skyline took on a dark complexion as the storm rolled in.

verb To remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, typically through scrubbing or chemical means.

• It is important to exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover.
• I exfoliate my face twice a week to keep it smooth and clear.
• I love using a scrub to exfoliate my skin and make it feel super soft.
• Sometimes we need to exfoliate negative thoughts from our minds to feel refreshed and positive.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing a noun, indicating a quality or attribute of the noun

• Individuals with sensitive-skinned conditions need to be cautious about the products they use.
• My friend has sensitive-skinned so she has to be careful with what skincare products she uses.
• I can't use that detergent, it makes my sensitive-skinned flare up.
• Her sensitive-skinned nature requires extra care and attention in handling delicate situations.

noun A person who is trained and skilled in the practice of aesthetics, which involves the beautification and preservation of the skin

• The aesthetician performed a thorough analysis of the client's skin before recommending a personalized skincare routine.
• My aesthetician always knows the best products for my skin type.
• I'm seeing my aesthetician for a facial tomorrow, she's the best!
• The aesthetician of interior design, she carefully curated every detail of the room to create a harmonious space.

noun a shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its oil-rich seeds

adjective describing the oil extracted from the jojoba plant

• Jojoba oil is commonly used in cosmetic products due to its moisturizing properties.
• I heard that jojoba is great for keeping your skin hydrated.
• I love slathering on some jojoba before bed, it makes my skin feel amazing.
• Her kindness was like jojoba oil, soothing and nourishing to everyone around her.

noun a step or pace in walking or running

verb to step or walk briskly

• The doctor prescribed a tret for the patient's skin condition.
• I heard that the new tret for weight loss is really effective.
• Have you tried that new tret for acne? It works wonders!
• Learning to forgive was like a tret for her wounded heart.

noun a cosmetic product with biologically active ingredients claiming to have pharmaceutical benefits

• Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products that have biologically active ingredients which claim to have medical or drug-like benefits.
• Have you tried using cosmeceuticals for your skincare routine?
• I heard that new cosmeceuticals are all the rage right now.
• The cosmeceuticals industry is booming, offering a blend of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

noun a cleansing substance

adjective having the quality or power of cleansing or scouring

• The abstersive properties of this cleaning solution make it perfect for removing tough stains.
• I need to find a good abstersive cleaner to get rid of this mess.
• I heard this new abstersive stuff works wonders on grime.
• His words were like an abstersive, scrubbing away any doubts or uncertainties in my mind.