exfoliating
Removing dead skin
Exfoliating is removing dead skin cells from the surface, typically through scrubbing or chemical treatment.
Skincare products that exfoliate use abrasive particles or acids to slough off the outer layer: an exfoliating face wash, exfoliating with a loofah.
The term extends to any peeling or flaking away of surface material: exfoliating bark, exfoliating paint.
Discarding dead outer layers
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
scrubbing · abrading · smoothing · massage · rinse · lather · revealing · renewal
Derived from sugarcane
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- lacticOf or from dairy
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
microdermabrasion · chemical peel · AHA · resurfacing · clarifying · brightening · dead skin · pores
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
- loofahPlant-based bath scrubber
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
- dry brushLow-moisture painting method
sisal · microbeads · sugar scrub · salt scrub · apricot scrub · rice bran · oatmeal scrub · walnut shell
Ceremonial set of actions
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- relaxationState of being unwound
routine · indulgence · bath time · me-time · grooming · maintenance · regimen
Steady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- clarityState of being understandable
softness · evenness · freshness · rejuvenation · absorption · renewal · vibrant · youthful
sloughing
Discarding dead outer layers
rubbing · scrubbing · abrading · smoothing · massage · rinse · lather · revealing · renewal · resurface
glycolic
Derived from sugarcane
enzymatic · microdermabrasion · chemical peel · AHA · resurfacing · clarifying · brightening · dead skin · pores · unclog
pumice
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
- loofahPlant-based bath scrubber
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
dry brush · sisal · microbeads · sugar scrub · salt scrub · apricot scrub · rice bran · oatmeal scrub · walnut shell · bamboo
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
relaxation · routine · indulgence · bath time · me-time · grooming · maintenance · regimen
glow
Steady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
clarity · softness · evenness · freshness · rejuvenation · absorption · renewal · vibrant · youthful · luminous
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut
- bathingbath, bathtub, bathe, wash, tub
- beauty routinesmoisturizing, cleansing, toning, masking, scrubbing
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- Beauty tipsskincare routine, makeup tips, hair care, moisturizing, cleansing
exfoliatingmoisturizing
Adding water to skin
hydrating · nourishing · replenishing · conditioning · soothing
exfoliatingcoating
Applied surface covering
sealing · layering · building up · covering · accumulating
- 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