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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Recent Examples of exfoliate
You're left with an exfoliating soap that leaves the user with a functional loofah sponge after the soap is gone.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
The formula includes an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates, along with anti-inflammatory ingredients like green tea extract.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
These have a fine net-like texture to help remove buildup on the skin to unclog pores and exfoliate all over.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
In other words, exfoliating during this season is a whole different vibe.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
The formula includes an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates, along with anti-inflammatory ingredients like green tea extract.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
These have a fine net-like texture to help remove buildup on the skin to unclog pores and exfoliate all over.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
In other words, exfoliating during this season is a whole different vibe.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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