Synonyms of exfoliate

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt 

as in to shed

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside

a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shed
• peel
• discard
• slough
• ditch
• sluff
• molt
• slip
• flake
• scale
• scrap
• unload
• throw away
• jettison
• fling (off or away)
• chuck
• throw out
• shuck (off)
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

Niacinamide serum to control oil production and reduce pores and redness Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to help exfoliate the surface layer of dry skin Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to treat oily and acne-prone skin and penetrate deeper into pores. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025

This cleanser works to exfoliate your dead skin, purify your pores and rejuvenate your face in just a few quick uses. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

But don’t fret: An easy and great way to increase radiance and fade hyperpigmentation is to find an exfoliating product like Kiehl’s Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner, recommended by Dr. Rambhia. —Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025

This exfoliating scalp treatment contains salicylic acid to help give my scalp a bit of a detox, and reduce excess oil and sebum. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025