exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt 
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (such as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
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Our testers incorporated the chemical exfoliants into their regular evening skincare routines for six weeks, using them at least two to three times per week, to get a full idea of how well each product held up to their claims.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This body wash is also enriched with vitamins, omegas and a microdose of exfoliants to improve skin health.
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For many people, chemical exfoliants are the go-to for addressing body concerns like keratosis pilaris, acne, or uneven texture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
It’s formulated with a blend of soothing ingredients and gentle exfoliants to help refine skin texture and take down redness.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This body wash is also enriched with vitamins, omegas and a microdose of exfoliants to improve skin health.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
For many people, chemical exfoliants are the go-to for addressing body concerns like keratosis pilaris, acne, or uneven texture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
It’s formulated with a blend of soothing ingredients and gentle exfoliants to help refine skin texture and take down redness.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exfoliant
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“Exfoliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exfoliant. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
called also exfoliator
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