How to Use exfoliant in a Sentence

exfoliant

noun
  • That's when finding the best exfoliant for your face comes in handy.
    Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022
  • The second is a gentle exfoliant, and the third is a soothing gel by Fresh.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The plastic beads are added to these products to act as an exfoliant.
    Bloomberg.com, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Somerville’s exfoliant for the face formulated for the body to buff away rough skin.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2022
  • In the days leading up to your appointment, give your body a good scrub with a mild exfoliant.
    Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2018
  • Slough away dry layers with an exfoliant that works best for your skin.
    Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2021
  • Fig Yarrow's Alpine Pumice is an exfoliant and a balm that may ease your fears about peep-toe stilettos -- or flip-flops.
    Alice Short, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Fig + Yarrow's Alpine Pumice is an exfoliant and a balm that may ease your fears about peep-toe stilettos -- or flip-flops.
    Alice Short, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • This resurfacing face mask is both an exfoliant and a show in one.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • With each use, the exfoliant brings oil and dirt to the surface, clearing acne and blackheads faster.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • With an energizing scent, this exfoliant is a wake-up call for the skin.
    Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • For example, use exfoliants in the morning and retinoids at night.
    Madeleine Burry, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Harsh products, like exfoliants and soaps, strip away moisture and oil.
    Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Coffee also makes for a great exfoliant—just follow up with soap to kill germs.
    Heidi Davis, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2014
  • However, the show is not solely about how-to's for at-home exfoliants or dressing for one's body type.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Chemical exfoliants, like peels and acid serums, dissolve dead skin cells at the skin’s surface and within the skin.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • After dusting the surface with salt, use half a lemon to spread the natural exfoliant around.
    Jenny Xie, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Find a fantastic exfoliant and also, treat your body right – girl, go get a juice now and then, eat some kale, some ginger.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 10 Apr. 2017
  • Courtesy of Target Henry suggests using a gentle scalp exfoliant once a month to clear the scalp of dirt and dead skin.
    Andrea Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2020
  • For me, the physical exfoliant seems to be gentler and more effective on my skin.
    Health.com, 27 Sep. 2017
  • An exfoliant will remove dead skin and help to prevent ingrown hairs.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • There are four formulations of the exfoliant, with each catered to a specific skin type.
    Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Rosemary oil is a natural exfoliant, so this product gives you a two-for-one.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This gentle exfoliant also works well on large pores, blackheads, and fine lines.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
  • This gift set comes with everything your mom needs to make her skin firmer and brighter—a liquid exfoliant, an acid booster, and a retinol treatment.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Applying the best face exfoliants for your skin type can make a huge difference in your skin care routine.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Chemical exfoliants work to shed dead skin by ungluing the bonds between skin cells to promote cell turnover.
    Nia Decaille, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2020
  • The same goes for their approach to using chemical exfoliants over all.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 June 2024
  • Keep an eye out for these, while avoiding exfoliants and potential irritants like fragrance.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The brand is most known for its viral Bean Essence, which touts a satisfying ability to slough off dead skin cells without physical exfoliants or irritation.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2024

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