Synonyms of exfoliate

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt 

as in to shed

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

• shed
• peel
• discard
• ditch
• slough
• slip
• molt
• flake
• scale
• scrap
• unload
• throw away
• fling (off or away)
• chuck
• throw out
• shuck (off)
• jettison
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

Tilbury recommended her Glow Toner to rejuvenate your skin and the Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial to exfoliate. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Crepe myrtles are supposed to peel—in fact, gardeners prize the tree for its exfoliating bark. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026

Its formula is rounded out with the gently exfoliating polyhydroxy acid, niacinamide to even out skin tone, and Laminaria extract for hydration. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Bowe advised using a gentle cleanser so skin does not feel squeaky-clean afterward, swapping gritty scrubs for hydrating exfoliating serums and skipping fragrances and essential oils. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026