Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of exfoliate Gentle Exfoliation These sponges are a great price, and can cleanse and exfoliate without irritating the skin. —

Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 This is thanks to the fact that this pick is chock full of exfoliating ingredients including salicylic acid and niacinamide to gently exfoliate and nourish, plus argan oil that keeps the hair looking and feeling hydrated and healthy without weighing it down. —

Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024 Unlike professional dermaplaning, at-home kits can only mildly exfoliate away dead skin and remove hair. —

Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024 Azelaic Acid and Lactic Acid gently exfoliate, helping to slough off dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion. —

Tira Urquhart, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exfoliate