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
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Recent Examples of exfoliating
The Eucalyptus wash is packed with vitamins and omegas to bolster the skin barrier; the Hinoki cleanse uses exfoliating acids to gently slough off dead skin.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
While some exfoliating cleansers can irritate the skin, this one is gentle enough for twice-a-day use.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
As its name suggests, the deodorant also contains exfoliating AHAs mandelic and lactic acids to minimize ingrown hairs and niacinamide for addressing skin discoloration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Like our top overall pick, this scrub has small exfoliating particles that are easy to work into the scalp.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The exfoliating cleansing pads spiked with kojic acid, which often go viral on TikTok, are not your best option either.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Another expert favorite is the La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Serum, which combines the exfoliating powers of glycolic acid and the barrier-strengthening benefits of vitamin B5 with kojic acid to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
While some exfoliating cleansers can irritate the skin, this one is gentle enough for twice-a-day use.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
As its name suggests, the deodorant also contains exfoliating AHAs mandelic and lactic acids to minimize ingrown hairs and niacinamide for addressing skin discoloration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Like our top overall pick, this scrub has small exfoliating particles that are easy to work into the scalp.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The exfoliating cleansing pads spiked with kojic acid, which often go viral on TikTok, are not your best option either.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Another expert favorite is the La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Serum, which combines the exfoliating powers of glycolic acid and the barrier-strengthening benefits of vitamin B5 with kojic acid to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Exfoliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliating. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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