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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In addition to its chemical exfoliants, the mask also features physical exfoliants that gently polish the skin’s surface that helps dissolve dullness and improves overall texture.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
These chemical exfoliants will help gently and effectively slough away dry, dead skin and reveal softer and smoother soles after use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
It’s enriched with chemical exfoliants that effectively slough away dry skin as well as deeply nourishing botanical extracts.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Additionally, although the formula is well-balanced in terms of hydrators and exfoliants, this product is best for normal skin.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
This is because retinol helps with skin turnover, similar to chemical exfoliants, which will reduce dry skin.
—Shelby Stewart and India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
No Skin care routine: AM: exfoliant, cleanser, moisturizer.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
Its exfoliants are composed of two types of differently sized granules, made from biodegradable cellulose and jojoba wax beads, to effectively scrub your skin without causing any abrasions or irritation.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Other common physical exfoliants include volcanic sand and synthetic beads.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
These chemical exfoliants will help gently and effectively slough away dry, dead skin and reveal softer and smoother soles after use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
It’s enriched with chemical exfoliants that effectively slough away dry skin as well as deeply nourishing botanical extracts.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Additionally, although the formula is well-balanced in terms of hydrators and exfoliants, this product is best for normal skin.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
This is because retinol helps with skin turnover, similar to chemical exfoliants, which will reduce dry skin.
—Shelby Stewart and India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
No Skin care routine: AM: exfoliant, cleanser, moisturizer.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
Its exfoliants are composed of two types of differently sized granules, made from biodegradable cellulose and jojoba wax beads, to effectively scrub your skin without causing any abrasions or irritation.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Other common physical exfoliants include volcanic sand and synthetic beads.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
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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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