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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

The towel has two sides: one for exfoliating and one for gently wiping away your makeup. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2025

This could be due to cold, dry weather, sweating, not drinking enough water, or overusing strong actives (like exfoliating acids and retinol, which can potentially weaken your barrier). —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025

Glycolic or lactic acid can also help exfoliate the surface, while clay masks absorb excess oil. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025

These acids gently exfoliate dry, rough nails while adding moisture.5 A Word From Verywell Apply petroleum jelly to your nails to help lock in moisture and provide a protective barrier to the nails and surrounding skin. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025