Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with skin in American Collocation
skin
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/skɪn/
smooth or soft
silky
smooth
soft
supple
The skin is once more supple, soft and silky.
with problems
dry
flaky
greasy
irritated
itchy
oily
scaly
sensitive
sore
The protector is especially useful for people with sensitive skin.
light/dark
black
brown
dark
fair
light
olive
pale
tanned
white
I have very pale skin, but the rest of my family is quite dark
healthy
glowing
healthy
Tanned skin is a sign of sun-damaged skin, not healthy skin.
not covered
bare
Avoid using powder blush on bare skin.
damaged
cracked
damaged
peeling
wrinkled
It can improve the appearance of wrinkled skin over a period of time.
delicate/tough
delicate
leathery
thick
tough
The body was protected by a leathery skin.
damage the skin
burn
damage
dehydrate
dry
inflame
irritate
Perfumed soaps, creams or deodorants may irritate the skin
care for the skin
cleanse
hydrate
moisturize
nourish
protect
soften
soothe
Use plenty of moisturising cream to soothe and soften the skin.
allergy
condition
disease
disorder
infection
irritation
rash
reaction
He had been cleaning out a barn and got a skin infection on his face.