exfoliant
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of exfoliant
C20: from exfoliate + -ant
Example Sentences
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If so, he recommended using products with glycolic acid, a gentle chemical exfoliant, to boost skin-cell turnover without drying out your skin.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
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
“Find a better exfoliant, for starters,” Nigel says.
From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
My face is all puffy and red, like I’ve scrubbed it too hard with exfoliant.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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