"Our skin" or just "skin"

[Rachel Adams]

Hello.

Can I omit "our" in my sentence?
"Of course, make up is not good for skin."

For more context. "She has a lot of cosmetics and facilities to wash it from the face." Or "There are a lot of facilities to wash it from the face."

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Hello.

Can I omit "our" in my sentence?
"Of course, makeup is not good for skin."

Yes. In fact, it's better without our.

For more context. "She has a lot of cosmetics and facilities for washing it off." Or "There are a lot of facilities to wash it from the face."

Keep it simple!

 

[Yankee]

Yes, you may omit it, but with the context provided it would sound more natural with "our", especially if you are referring to your gender.

 

[Rachel Adams]

Keep it simple!

Can I also say "There are many facilities to wash it off"?

 

[emsr2d2]

Can I also say "There are many facilities to wash it off"?

No. That sounds ridiculous. Face-washing "facilities" are bathrooms - more specifically, bathroom sinks and hot water taps. She has a lot of "makeup removal products".

 

[Rachel Adams]

No. That sounds ridiculous. Face-washing "facilities" are bathrooms - more specifically, bathroom sinks and hot water taps. She has a lot of "makeup removal products".

So with the infinitive the meaning is different. Is is the same with other verbs? For example, "It is a cosy place to read." I don't think that's correct. And "It's a cosy place for reading." Or "There are facilities for improving your skills." Speaking about language apps. And "There are facilities to improve your skills." Speaking about language labs.

 

[emsr2d2]

When did we move on to anything to do with the infinitive? Your question in post #1 is about omitting "our". If that question has been dealt with to your satisfaction and you now wish to discuss the use of the infinitive, please start a new thread.

 

[Rover_KE]

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