exfoliant

/ ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of exfoliant¹

C20: from _exfoliate + _-ant

Example Sentences

I have this silicone exfoliant pad that I will use to fully exfoliate my body.

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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.

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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.

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I use this elixir and charcoal face wash, and then I do an exfoliant twice a week.

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

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