Definition of exfoliant
: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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Avoid tight-fitting clothing (especially while sweating), don’t over-scrub, and rely on gentle exfoliants to keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
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The products include a pore minimizing cleaner, micro-exfoliant, firming phyto-lift serum, anti-aging lip and eye treatments, moisturizer with SPF 15, intensive moisturizer and firming neck and decollete cream.
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A hybrid between an enzyme face mask and an exfoliant, this marvelous mask smooths out fine lines, bumps and wrinkles.
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Use what ever face wash tickles your fancy, but make sure to follow with a decent exfoliant like Paula's Choice 2% BHA Perfecting Liquid, formulated with salicylic acid.
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Use an exfoliating cleanser, such as Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser, which is formulated with anti-aging ingredients and gentle exfoliants to help smooth and regenerate the skin.
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Find a fantastic exfoliant and also, treat your body right – girl, go get a juice now and then, eat some kale, some ginger.
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Herbivore’s bar soap with bamboo charcoal works as a gentle exfoliant.
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Want to know how brown sugar, honey, and olive oil are alchemized to create a superb lip exfoliant?
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1983
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