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

At the same time, glycolic acid—an exfoliating ingredient—helps renew skin by sloughing off dead skin cells and improving texture for a silky-smooth finish. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Best chemical exfoliator These viral exfoliating pads are soaked in a blend of AHAs and BHAs to gently sweep away dead skin and excess oil. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 31 July 2026

The sheets are also coated in a gel essence for a smooth, seamless feel, which minimizes friction—making these the virtual opposite of an exfoliating pad. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026

The brand uses gourmand fragrances, soothing plant butters, exfoliating tropical fruit acids and nourishing oils to keep your skin and hair looking healthy, hydrated and smelling delicious. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Stacking a chemical peel, a retinoid, a new brow lamination kit and an exfoliating body wash in the same week is how irritation, breakouts and chemical burns happen. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

For a routine, many beauty editors suggest exfoliating one to two times a week and following with a richer overnight treatment on the same evening to lock in hydration. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Shoppers dealing with keratosis pilaris, rough patches or dullness tend to gravitate toward exfoliating formulas with retinol or acids like lactic and glycolic. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

The main ingredients include gentle exfoliating acids like lactic acid and salicylic acid, plus hydrating panthenol and soothing allantoin to minimize irritation and redness. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026