exfoliator

noun

ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tər 

: exfoliant

Examples of exfoliator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Best scrub treatment This exfoliator instantly removes deposits from the scalp, as well as dry skin and excess sebum. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Press and Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic This low-and-slow exfoliator contains polyhydroxy acid to unveil glowy, smooth skin. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026

My Costa Rican Hammam Experience included a vigorous scrub-down on a marble slab in the steamy hammam that used a Costa Rican coffee bean exfoliator for a local twist, followed by a heavenly massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

In fact, many Korean exfoliators are designed to be more tolerable and easier to use consistently, which can translate into better long-term results for a lot of people. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

exfoliator

noun

ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-ər 

: exfoliant