Skinfoods

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Comestibles that are specifically designed to nourish and enhance the skin through topical application
2. Products formulated with ingredients known to promote skin health, hydration, and overall appearance
3. Edibles or topical applications derived from natural sources aimed at improving skin condition and texture

Etymology: "Skinfoods" is simply the plural of "skinfood," a compound of "skin" and "food." The combination describes products that nourish the skin, treating it as something to be fed in the way the body is fed through what it eats. The word is a plain formation from two native English elements, with no borrowed or classical roots involved.

Synonyms: skin products, cosmetics, moisturizers, creams, lotions