Hautpflege
/ˈhaʊ̯tpfleːɡə/feminine
Skincare in German is Hautpflege.
Hautpflege refers to the care of the skin. In more formal contexts, the term Kosmetik can be used to encompass both skincare routines and the products involved.
Meaning: care of the skin (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Hautpflege is a compound noun made of Haut, meaning skin and Pflege, meaning care or maintenance.
Which one should you use?
While Hautpflege is the literal translation for the act of skin care, you should use Hautpflegeprodukte when you are referring specifically to skincare products.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hautpflege is a feminine noun and is used with the definite article die (e.g., die Hautpflege).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhaʊ̯tpfleːɡə/
Did you know?
- The word Pflege in Hautpflege also describes the lifelong care provided to elderly people or the maintenance of a machine.
- The word Haut is a cognate of the English word 'hide', as in a creature's skin or leather.
- German uses the same root Haut for 'skin' as in the word Hautnah, which means to experience something 'up close' or intimately.
Examples in context
- Hautpflege ist wichtig.Skincare is important.This sentence shows how to state that skincare is important using Hautpflege.Tatoeba #2293013 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2267723 by _undertoad
- Ich verwende verschiedene Hautpflegeprodukte.I use various skincare products.
- Meine tägliche Gesichtspflege besteht aus Reinigung, Toner und Feuchtigkeitscreme.My daily skincare routine consists of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.
- Kosmetikprodukte sind Teil meiner Schönheitspflege.Cosmetics products are a part of my beauty care routine.
- Welche Hautpflegeprodukte empfiehlst du für empfindliche Haut?Which skincare products do you recommend for sensitive skin?
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking about beauty products.
- HannahMax, hast du eine gute Hautpflege?Max, do you have a good skincare routine?
- MaximilianNein, ich benutze nur eine einfache Seife.No, I only use a simple soap.
- HannahDas ist schade, denn Hautpflege hilft sehr.That's a pity, because skincare helps a lot.
- MaximilianVielleicht sollte ich es einmal versuchen.Maybe I should try it sometime.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “skincare” translations and entries Hautpflege, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hautpflege, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
