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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Baby-soft skin is around the corner, thanks to this facial exfoliator that gently removes dead skin cells. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025 Despite containing superfine rice grains (a.k.a. upcycled makgeolli lees, a byproduct of Korean rice wine) and hull powder, this physical exfoliator is incredibly gentle. Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025 This concentrate is a weekly exfoliator that naturally removes dead and dry skin to take your face from dull to brilliant. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 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 22 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

exfoliator

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