panghilamos
face wash; soap or water used for washing the face
From root: hilamos
Usage Note
Panghilamos refers to any item or material used specifically for washing the face, such as facial foam or even just the designated water. Gamitin mo ang bagong panghilamos ko means Use my new face wash.
Examples
" Ubos na ang panghilamos ko. "
Natural Translation
My face wash is all used up.
Literal Translation
Used-up already the face-wash my.
" Wala akong panghilamos ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I don't have any face wash today.
Literal Translation
None I face-wash today.
" Pinayuhan ako ng doktor na gumamit ng banayad na panghilamos dahil madaling magkasugat ang aking balat sa mukha. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised me to use a gentle face wash because the skin on my face gets irritated easily.
Literal Translation
Advised me by doctor that use of gentle face-wash because easily gets-wounded the my skin on face.
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