exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt 
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (such as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
This top-of-the-line skin care set includes a cleansing oil, exfoliant, moisturizer, eye cream, and a hydrating essence.
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If your skin is dull, Dr. Cheung suggests formulas with antioxidants like vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and exfoliants like alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and retinol.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
This top-of-the-line skin care set includes a cleansing oil, exfoliant, moisturizer, eye cream, and a hydrating essence.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
The top-selling face exfoliant was also honored as one of the Greatest Skin Care Products of All Time by WWD for its skin-transforming benefits — and the fact that one bottle sells every 30 seconds globally.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
If your skin is dull, Dr. Cheung suggests formulas with antioxidants like vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and exfoliants like alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and retinol.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
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“Exfoliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exfoliant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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exfoliant
noun
ex·fo·liant
(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
-ˈfōl-yənt
: a mechanical or chemical agent (as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface
called also exfoliator
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