Thesaurus results for EXFOLIATES

exfoliates

verb

present tense third-person singular of exfoliate

as in sheds

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

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Recent Examples of exfoliates Instead of relying purely on hydration, this formula includes salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates and keeps pores clear so that breakouts don’t come back. —

Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream The cream is formulated with mandelic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid or AHA), which gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to support skin cell turnover, while centella asiatica helps soothe and strengthen the natural skin barrier. —

Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 Madecassoside and allantoin calm irritation that can contribute to shedding, while salicylic acid gently exfoliates buildup. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 The bestselling Peppermint Avocado Scalp Scrub gently exfoliates the scalp while washing away dirt, oil, styling products and buildup. —

Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 This natural-bristle dry brush gently exfoliates skin before soaking, stimulating circulation and encouraging smooth, glowing skin. —

Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Finally, gluconolactone gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. —

Venus Wong, Refinery29, 14 Aug. 2025 Salicylic acid, which exfoliates the skin's surface and helps to remove oil from pores. —

Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 The water and steam allow the dirt on my scalp to loosen while the scalp massage gently exfoliates. —

Essence, 14 Jan. 2025

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As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The star continuously sheds gas through strong stellar winds, and the black hole pulls in some of that material through its gravity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026