exfoliate

verb

ex·fo·li·ate (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt How to pronounce exfoliate (audio)

exfoliated; exfoliating

transitive verb

: to cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

: to remove the surface of in scales or laminae

: to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leaves

intransitive verb

: to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells

: to come off in thin layers or scales

: to grow by or as if by producing or unfolding leaves

exfoliation

(ˌ)eks-ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce exfoliate (audio)

noun

exfoliative

eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tiv How to pronounce exfoliate (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

Recent Examples on the Web The peel works in one simple step to exfoliate and slough off dead surface cells, while simultaneously replenishing the skin barrier to reveal more radiant-looking skin with each use.

Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 This step combines glycolic acid and salicylic acid to exfoliate and help even out the skin tone while treating and helping prevent future breakouts.

Mariah Morrison, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2022 The formula includes kaolin clay to exfoliate and lavender and tea tree essential oils to calm the skin.

ELLE, 22 July 2022 This bundle features a Readers' Choice-winning Drying Lotion that helps heal and calm blemishes or whiteheads overnight and a 12-pack of Drying Patches, which are loaded with salicylic acid to exfoliate and diminish acne.

Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 For one, it’s formulated with AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids; lactic and glycolic acids in particular), which gently exfoliate and buff dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, allowing newer and healthier cells to surface.

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022 The handle is designed for easy control and the paddle employs boar bristles and nylon bristles to exfoliate the scalp and evenly distribute oil throughout strands.

ELLE, 1 July 2022 On the day of an event, her prescribed regimen goes something like this: cleanse, exfoliate, apply a sheet mask, de-puff with a sculpting tool, use a LED device, apply a serum, and give yourself a facial massage.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022 Using light pressure, rub the stone in a circular motion to exfoliate.

Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	exfoliate
释义	exfoliate verb ex·fo·li·ate (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt exfoliated; exfoliating transitive verb 1 : to cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters 2 : to remove the surface of in scales or laminae 3 : to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leaves intransitive verb 1 : to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells 2 : to come off in thin layers or scales 3 : to grow by or as if by producing or unfolding leaves exfoliation (ˌ)eks-ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shən noun exfoliative eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tiv adjective Synonyms molt shed slip slough sluff See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around Recent Examples on the Web The peel works in one simple step to exfoliate and slough off dead surface cells, while simultaneously replenishing the skin barrier to reveal more radiant-looking skin with each use. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 This step combines glycolic acid and salicylic acid to exfoliate and help even out the skin tone while treating and helping prevent future breakouts. Mariah Morrison, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2022 The formula includes kaolin clay to exfoliate and lavender and tea tree essential oils to calm the skin. ELLE, 22 July 2022 This bundle features a Readers' Choice-winning Drying Lotion that helps heal and calm blemishes or whiteheads overnight and a 12-pack of Drying Patches, which are loaded with salicylic acid to exfoliate and diminish acne. Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 For one, it’s formulated with AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids; lactic and glycolic acids in particular), which gently exfoliate and buff dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, allowing newer and healthier cells to surface. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022 The handle is designed for easy control and the paddle employs boar bristles and nylon bristles to exfoliate the scalp and evenly distribute oil throughout strands. ELLE, 1 July 2022 On the day of an event, her prescribed regimen goes something like this: cleanse, exfoliate, apply a sheet mask, de-puff with a sculpting tool, use a LED device, apply a serum, and give yourself a facial massage. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022 Using light pressure, rub the stone in a circular motion to exfoliate. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin exfoliatus, past participle of exfoliare to strip of leaves, from Latin ex- + folium leaf — more at blade First Known Use 1612, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Medical Definition exfoliate verb ex·fo·li·ate -ˈfō-lē-ˌāt exfoliated; exfoliating transitive verb 1 : to cast off in scales or laminae 2 : to remove the surface of in scales or laminae 3 : to shed (teeth) by exfoliation intransitive verb 1 : to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells 2 : to come off in thin layers or scales : scale off exfoliate verb as in to peel to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance peel shed discard slough sluff ditch molt flake slip scale scrap unload junk throw away jettison throw out chuck shuck (off) fling (off or away)
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