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reinigen

to cleanse; to clean (skin, teeth, wounds)

verb RYE-ni-gen Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

to purify

Usage Note

reinigen in skincare means cleansing the skin thoroughly, e.g. das Gesicht reinigen (to cleanse the face). It is more thorough and deliberate than simply waschen. A Reinigungsmilch (cleansing milk) is the product used.

Examples

"Sie reinigt ihr Gesicht jeden Abend mit einer sanften Reinigungsmilch."

Natural Translation

She cleanses her face every evening with a gentle cleansing milk.

Literal Translation

She cleanses her face every evening with a gentle cleansing-milk.

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