Synonyms of exfoliating

exfoliating

verb

present participle of exfoliate

as in shedding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shedding
• peeling
• sloughing
• discarding
• molting
• ditching
• slipping
• scaling
• flaking
• unloading
• scrapping
• flinging (off or away)
• throwing away
• jettisoning
• chucking
• throwing out
• shucking (off)
• junking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliating

By exfoliating skin, smoothing texture and softening fine lines, salicylic acid stimulates collagen production and supports the skin’s natural repair processes. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Biossance’s Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum pairs it with exfoliating lactic acid to slough away the dry skin that exacerbates the appearance of wrinkles. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

The scalp scrubs that made our final list lathered well and did a good job of washing out fully, no matter the size of the exfoliating particles. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

While a dry manicure is often confused with a Russian manicure, The Shade’s approach is rooted in the long-term sustainability of the nail, maintaining the nail bed and exfoliating the skin around the nail rather than aggressively cutting it back. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026