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skin protection

skin protection

1 2.0
Things you do to keep your skin safe from dangers like the sun or chemicals
  • noun
: protección de la piel
  • Always use skin protection when going outside!

Examples

  • Dermatologists recommend skin protection to reduce the risk of premature aging and skin diseases.

  • Children should be taught the importance of skin protection before going outdoors.

  • Many cosmetics now include ingredients aimed at providing extra skin protection.

  • Applying skin protection is essential for healthy skin.

  • A good sunscreen is essential for effective skin protection during outdoor activities.

  • She applied a layer of skin protection to shield her face from harsh winter winds.

  • Using a moisturizer with SPF is a simple way to ensure daily skin protection from sun damage.

Synonyms

skin care
vsskin protection
15 1.6

A daily routine to keep your skin clean and healthy

aims to prevent damage or harm rather than mainly improving appearance
skincare
vsskin protection
4 2.5

Care for your skin using products and simple daily routines

focuses specifically on preventing harm from sun, chemicals, or injury to the body surface

How Protective

dressing
22 2.8
sunscreen
66 1.6
skin protection
1 2.0
clothing
560 1.0
cream
151 1.0

Surface Forms

skin protection singular
skin protections plural

Morphology

skin + protection

The meaning 'preventing damage to the skin' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'skin' (the body's outer covering) with 'protection' (preventing injury or damage). This noun+noun composition follows straightforward, cross-linguistic compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Skin protection comes from the simple image of treating the body's outer layer, the skin, like a coat or shield that needs protection from sun, chemicals, or cuts. So it now means 'to prevent damage' to the skin.