exfoliation
Dead skin removal
Exfoliation is the removal of surface layers.
In skincare, it means sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal fresher skin beneath: She uses a scrub for exfoliation twice a week.
In geology, it describes rock surfaces flaking or peeling away due to weathering.
The verb is exfoliate.
Plant-based bath scrubber
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
buffing · microbeads · granules · washcloth · mitt · sisal · abrasive
Clean by rubbing hard
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- glycolicDerived from sugarcane
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
dermabrasion · microdermabrasion · enzyme · AHA · brightening · resurfacing · pores · blackheads
Discarding dead outer layers
- flakingShedding in layers
- scalingClimbing or resizing
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
- peelingComing off in strips
keratin · epidermis · dander · psoriasis · dermatitis
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
- spheroidalApproximately sphere-shaped
- sheetingWide fabric for covers
- jointingCreating flush edges
- unloadingRemoving contents from carrier
granite · pluton · tor · inselberg · dome · bedrock · fracture · mechanical
loofah
Plant-based bath scrubber
scrubbing · buffing · microbeads · granules · washcloth · mitt · sisal · abrasive
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
retinol · dermabrasion · microdermabrasion · enzyme · AHA · brightening · resurfacing · pores · blackheads · dullness
sloughing
Discarding dead outer layers
peeling · keratin · epidermis · dander · psoriasis · dermatitis
weathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
- spheroidalApproximately sphere-shaped
- sheetingWide fabric for covers
- jointingCreating flush edges
unloading · granite · pluton · tor · inselberg · dome · bedrock · fracture · mechanical · spalling
weathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
glacial · sediment · degradation · rockslide · scree · talus · denudation · coastal · riverbank · detritus
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- beauty treatmentsmakeup, lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner
exfoliationmoisturizing
Adding water to skin
hydration · nourishing · conditioning · occlusion · soothing
exfoliationaccumulation
Collected mass over time
buildup · deposition · accretion · layering · sedimentation
- 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