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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On the other hand, physical exfoliants physically remove dead skin cells with small particles.
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Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2024
On top of their oddly satisfying formulas—hello, gritty scrubs and tingly chemical exfoliants—these treatments provide the end-all-be-all of deep cleanses to clear away product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess oil in minutes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Aug. 2024
Unclog your pores with a reliable chemical exfoliant.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2024
These chemical exfoliants also remove dead skin cells without causing irritation.7
Use only a small amount at a time on your skin, especially near your scalp line, to avoid removing the dye from your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
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Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2024
On top of their oddly satisfying formulas—hello, gritty scrubs and tingly chemical exfoliants—these treatments provide the end-all-be-all of deep cleanses to clear away product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess oil in minutes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Aug. 2024
Unclog your pores with a reliable chemical exfoliant.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2024
These chemical exfoliants also remove dead skin cells without causing irritation.7
Use only a small amount at a time on your skin, especially near your scalp line, to avoid removing the dye from your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
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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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