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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Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum With Retinol and AHAs $30 Sephora Though packed with powerful exfoliators—glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid—to smooth and even skin tone, this body lotion is gentle enough for sensitive skin. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 The beauty industry is chock-full of buzzy new face serums, moisturizers, and facial exfoliators, but nothing hits reset on your skin quite like a great face wash. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025 Stuff with lactic acid, not just beads, but chemical exfoliators. Dontaira Terrell, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Stick to a mild chemical exfoliator to avoid irritation. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exfoliator

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 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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