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
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The formula also boasts exfoliating salicylic acid, soothing menthol, conditioning rosemary oil, and anti-inflammatory ginger extract.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
This formula works as a two-in-one lip treatment, reviving dry lips with hyaluronic acid and shea butter while gently exfoliating them with papaya enzymes.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
As such, Burki prefers fruit enzymes, which provide a similar exfoliating action in a gentle way.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Applying oils or gels can interfere with the tool's ability to exfoliate properly.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
This formula works as a two-in-one lip treatment, reviving dry lips with hyaluronic acid and shea butter while gently exfoliating them with papaya enzymes.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
As such, Burki prefers fruit enzymes, which provide a similar exfoliating action in a gentle way.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Applying oils or gels can interfere with the tool's ability to exfoliate properly.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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