exfoliant

British  

/ ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt /

noun

1. a gently abrasive cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the skin's surface

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Etymology

Origin of exfoliant

C20: from _exfoliate + _-ant

Example Sentences

Mehta recommends switching to a hydrating, more cream based, cleanser and also decreasing application of products such as retinoids, exfoliant, and vitamin C, which can dehydrate skin.

From National Geographic • Nov. 28, 2023

The type of exfoliant I’ll do also depends on whether it was a long day out in the sun or in the pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Yes, that means your skin needs “dead” skin cells in order to function—and that your favorite exfoliant, by sloughing them off, may be making it harder for your skin to stay moisturized.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2022

“It can happen where you’re using an exfoliant or something that by itself doesn’t bother your skin, but you strip off enough dead skin that the second product causes irritation,” Schueller said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2016

My face is all puffy and red, like I’ve scrubbed it too hard with exfoliant.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed