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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
translation icon : 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
13 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
5 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
3 2.8
sunscreen
76 1.6
skin protection
1 2.0
clothing
530 1.0
cream
346 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.