What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing absorbing on skin is unique (9)" mean?

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Nothing absorbing on skin is unique (9)

Times Cryptic #29042 | 12 Across | 2024-10-08

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NIL (nothing) containing [absorbing] ON + PARE (skin – peel)

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