exfoliator

noun

ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)

Examples of exfoliator in a Sentence

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While our skin naturally exfoliates itself, physical exfoliators jump-start the process by sloughing away dead skin cells. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025 Gentle face exfoliators to help prevent breakouts without compromising my skin barrier, soothing face serums to treat redness, and ultra-rich, occlusive moisturizers that seal in hydration while protecting my sensitive skin from windburn. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 And yet, unlike other categories that started out as niche—SPF, liquid exfoliators, eye creams—and became wildly popular, neck creams have not garnered the same traction. Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 The Lancer polish facial exfoliator can be used as a daily exfoliator. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exfoliator 

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exfoliator was in 1980

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“Exfoliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exfoliator. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

exfoliator

noun
ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)
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