expression, noun
beautiful skin; skin as beautiful as a gem
A poetic set phrase likening skin to a jewel; used in classical or literary contexts to praise flawless, radiant skin.
彼女の玉の肌は、まるで陶器のように滑らかだった。
Her beautiful skin was as smooth as porcelain.
この化粧水は、玉の肌を目指す人のために作られた。
This lotion was made for those who aim for flawless, gem-like skin.
A classical Japanese phrase combining 玉 (jewel) and 肌 (skin), literally 'jewel skin'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it appears in traditional poetry and literature as a metaphor for exceptionally beautiful skin.