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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It is formulated to absorb excess oil, exfoliate and pull out product build up.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Dry Brushing Dry brushing, which is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine (ancient healing system of India) method of exfoliating (removing surface dead skin cells) the skin with a natural bristle brush using specific strokes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The Proactiv Acne Cleanser includes several effective ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide and hyaluronic acid, to exfoliate the skin, fight acne, and more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Case in point: The Lip Grip Peptide Priming Treatment from Sarah Creal is packed with line-smoothing peptides, alongside exfoliating and hydrating lactic acid.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Dry Brushing Dry brushing, which is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine (ancient healing system of India) method of exfoliating (removing surface dead skin cells) the skin with a natural bristle brush using specific strokes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The Proactiv Acne Cleanser includes several effective ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide and hyaluronic acid, to exfoliate the skin, fight acne, and more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Case in point: The Lip Grip Peptide Priming Treatment from Sarah Creal is packed with line-smoothing peptides, alongside exfoliating and hydrating lactic acid.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exfoliate
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