How to Use exfoliant in a Sentence

exfoliant

noun
  • That's when finding the best exfoliant for your face comes in handy.
    Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022
  • The second is a gentle exfoliant, and the third is a soothing gel by Fresh.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Somerville’s exfoliant for the face formulated for the body to buff away rough skin.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2022
  • In the days leading up to your appointment, give your body a good scrub with a mild exfoliant.
    Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2018
  • Slough away dry layers with an exfoliant that works best for your skin.
    Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2021
  • This resurfacing face mask is both an exfoliant and a show in one.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • With each use, the exfoliant brings oil and dirt to the surface, clearing acne and blackheads faster.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • With an energizing scent, this exfoliant is a wake-up call for the skin.
    Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • For example, use exfoliants in the morning and retinoids at night.
    Madeleine Burry, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Harsh products, like exfoliants and soaps, strip away moisture and oil.
    Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • After dusting the surface with salt, use half a lemon to spread the natural exfoliant around.
    Jenny Xie, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Courtesy of Target Henry suggests using a gentle scalp exfoliant once a month to clear the scalp of dirt and dead skin.
    Andrea Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2020
  • An exfoliant will remove dead skin and help to prevent ingrown hairs.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • There are four formulations of the exfoliant, with each catered to a specific skin type.
    Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Rosemary oil is a natural exfoliant, so this product gives you a two-for-one.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This gift set comes with everything your mom needs to make her skin firmer and brighter—a liquid exfoliant, an acid booster, and a retinol treatment.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Applying the best face exfoliants for your skin type can make a huge difference in your skin care routine.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Chemical exfoliants work to shed dead skin by ungluing the bonds between skin cells to promote cell turnover.
    Nia Decaille, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2020
  • But there are certain skincare products to avoids post-tan, like exfoliants, which can speed up the fading process, Claghorn revealed.
    Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 17 July 2019
  • Wait for four days after your laser hair removal to start using a gentle exfoliant.
    Brett Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2021
  • Use this exfoliant on your legs after shaving and thank us (and TikTok) later.
    Danielle Tullo, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In this case, any kind of chemical exfoliants, like retinol or AHAs, should be avoided for a full week beforehand.
    Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 26 Mar. 2020
  • The culprit, as is apparent to the reader early on, is the exfoliant sprayed by Sanderson to kill the brush and brambles that hinder the lumbering.
    Ash Davidson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2021
  • To work the oil and dirt out without picking at your blackheads or applying pressure, use an over-the-counter exfoliant like Differin Gel.
    Women's Health, 2 May 2023
  • For Video Share Critics of scrubs say that the physical exfoliants are too harsh for our skin to handle, but proponents say that there's no harm in a gentle scrub.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Nov. 2019
  • Inspired by her own literal baby skin, Malik has crafted a line of exfoliants and serums for the mature-skinned three-plus-years-old crowd.
    Jenny Arimoto, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
  • Lactic acid is the rare acid that’s a moisturizing exfoliant.
    Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 12 July 2018
  • La Mer's The Micro Peel exfoliant is available to shop online at cremedelamer.com, plus select retailers, like sephora.com, nordstrom.com, and violetgrey.com.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022
  • This pore-cleansing, skin-smoothing exfoliant clears away dead skin cells and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Just be careful not to use anything too heavy or greasy, since this may push your exfoliant further into the skin and cause irritation.
    Danielle Jackson, Women's Health, 10 Aug. 2023

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