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exfoliant, n. and a.
Brit. |(ˌ)ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt|, U.S. |ɛksˈfoʊliənt|
[‹ exfoli- (in exfoliate v.) + -ant suffix1, probably after French exfoliante, noun (1931 or earlier).]
A. n. A cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin.
1983Money Apr. 119/1 Many cosmetic companies urge you to buy clarifying lotions, toners, balancers or exfoliants... Their task is industrial-strength cleaning of the pores. 1987New Idea (Melbourne) 7 Mar. 66 (advt.) Is your exfoliant lifting too much skin? 1996Daily Tel. (Nexis) 29 Apr. 16 The discerning consumer..wants her own home spa programme which includes an exfoliant, deep cleansing soap, mud mask and body soak. 2002Mirror (Electronic ed.) 26 Jan. After washing, a scalp exfoliant is used to lift off dead skin.
B. adj. Esp. of a cosmetic product or treatment: that removes dead cells from the surface of the skin.
1989European Cosmetic Markets July 62 Day and night creams, moisturising cream mask, cleansing gel, exfoliant cream, toning mist and eye contour product complete the line-up. 1995Daily Mail 19 Oct. 43/1 All have a mild exfoliant effect, which gently rids the skin of dead skin cells and makes it instantly appear smoother and less lined. 1999Mirror (Electronic ed.) 6 Apr. You can use a special exfoliant treatment if you want to, but only once in a while. |