exfoliator

noun

ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)

Examples of exfoliator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And while physical body scrubs have been a shower staple for some time, sophisticated chemical exfoliators are a welcome addition to these gritty formulas. Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024 These days, the famous Saint Ives Apricot Fresh Skin Scrub has more competition, as exfoliators come in an array of textures and formats. Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023 Don't use an exfoliator until your skin has completely healed. Claire Gillespie, Health, 28 July 2023 Packed with fruit enzymes and sloughing sugar crystals, this gentle scrub is the perfect mediator between an in-depth exfoliator and a delicate spa treatment. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 The pumice particles act as a physical exfoliator, while the salicylic acid acts as a chemical exfoliant that dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells. Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024 The formula triggers the skin into a turnover cycle and is loaded with antioxidants, peptides, vitamins and hyaluronic acids to penetrate deep into the skin to refine texture, while exfoliators like AHAs, enzymes, and flower and salicylic acids remove dead skin cells. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 In 2015, the FDA banned the use of microplastic beads in cleansers, exfoliators, and toothpastes in an effort to curb water pollution, and glitter was next on the list. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2023 Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exfoliator was in 1980

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“Exfoliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exfoliator. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

exfoliator

noun
ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)
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