exfoliantn.adj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt/, U.S.

/ɛksˈfoʊliənt/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation; probably modelled on a French lexical item. Etymons: exfoliate v., -ant suffix¹.

Etymology: < 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.

ΚΠ

1983 Money 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.

1987 New Idea (Melbourne) 7 Mar. 66 (advt.) Is your exfoliant lifting too much skin?

1996 Daily 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.

2002 Mirror (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.

ΚΠ

1989 European 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.

1995 Daily 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.

1999 Mirror (Electronic ed.) 6 Apr. You can use a special exfoliant treatment if you want to, but only once in a while.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	exfoliant
释义	exfoliantn.adj. Brit. /(ˌ)ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt/, U.S. /ɛksˈfoʊliənt/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation; probably modelled on a French lexical item. Etymons: exfoliate v., -ant suffix¹. Etymology: < 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. ΚΠ 1983 Money 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. 1987 New Idea (Melbourne) 7 Mar. 66 (advt.) Is your exfoliant lifting too much skin? 1996 Daily 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. 2002 Mirror (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. ΚΠ 1989 European 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. 1995 Daily 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. 1999 Mirror (Electronic ed.) 6 Apr. You can use a special exfoliant treatment if you want to, but only once in a while. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1983
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