exfoliates
Removes dead cells
Exfoliates means removes dead skin cells from the surface, typically through scrubbing or chemical treatment: This cleanser gently exfoliates without irritation.
The word extends to any process of shedding outer layers—bark exfoliates from certain trees, rocks exfoliate when surface layers flake away from weathering.
Periodic shedding of covering
Plant-based bath scrubber
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
bath mitt · microbeads · grit · dry brush · sisal · sugar scrub · salt scrub · facial brush
Discarding dead outer layers
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
scouring · peeling · abrading · smoothing · refining · removing · unclogging · resurfacing
Derived from sugarcane
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- lacticOf or from dairy
cleanser · chemical peel · dermabrasion · microdermabrasion · facial · serum · toner · AHA
Without roughness or difficulty
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- glowingGiving off steady light
- renewedMade valid again
- refreshedRestored to vigor
soft · supple · brightened · clarified · refined · rejuvenated · revitalized · polished
molting
Periodic shedding of covering
epidermis · skin renewal · dander · scaliness
loofah
Plant-based bath scrubber
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
washcloth · bath mitt · microbeads · grit · dry brush · sisal · sugar scrub · salt scrub · facial brush · muslin cloth
sloughing
Discarding dead outer layers
rubbing · scouring · peeling · abrading · smoothing · refining · removing · unclogging · resurfacing · revealing
glycolic
Derived from sugarcane
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
lactic · cleanser · chemical peel · dermabrasion · microdermabrasion · facial · serum · toner · AHA · brightening
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
refreshed · soft · supple · brightened · clarified · refined · rejuvenated · revitalized · polished · luminous
exfoliatesprotects
Defends from threat
coats · seals · covers · builds up · accumulates
exfoliatesmoisturizes
Adds water to skin
hydrates · nourishes · replenishes · conditions · soothes
- gentle exfoliation
- exfoliating barkTree skin that peels
- skin exfoliationRemoving dead surface cells
- exfoliating maskSkin-sloughing face treatment
- exfoliating scrubGritty skin-smoothing cleanser
- exfoliating soapGritty bar for skin renewal
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