exfoliator

noun

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

Examples of exfoliator in a Sentence

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The lip exfoliators have delicate sugar crystals that gently scrub to reveal smooth, supple, flake-free lips. ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 This 2018 Allure Best of Beauty shampoo doubles as an exfoliator that removes dead skin cells from your scalp. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 Antioxidant-rich green tea counters irritation typically experienced with harsh exfoliators, for softer skin without the sensitivity. Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026 If my testimony still hasn’t convinced you, 30,000 people bought the cuticle exfoliator on Amazon this month, and the five-star reviews are never-ending. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exfoliator

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

exfoliator

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