exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt 
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (such as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
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This peeling gel is a gentle exfoliant that unclogs pores and smooths the complexion, giving your face an airbrushed glow.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Incorporate gentle exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to help clear pores and promote healthy skin cell turnover.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 20 June 2024
There are various treatments to choose from, ranging from in-office procedures like lasers and peels to at-home products featuring chemical exfoliants.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 June 2024
The same goes for their approach to using chemical exfoliants over all.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 June 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Incorporate gentle exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to help clear pores and promote healthy skin cell turnover.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 20 June 2024
There are various treatments to choose from, ranging from in-office procedures like lasers and peels to at-home products featuring chemical exfoliants.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 June 2024
The same goes for their approach to using chemical exfoliants over all.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 June 2024
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exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
called also exfoliator
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