exfoliators
Dead cell removers
Exfoliators are skincare products or tools that remove dead skin cells from the surface.
Chemical exfoliators use acids or enzymes to dissolve dead cells; physical exfoliators use abrasive particles or textured surfaces to scrub them away: She uses a gentle exfoliator twice a week.
The term also applies to people who exfoliate.
Determination or abrasive particles
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- saltSodium chloride compound
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
- microbeadsTiny plastic cosmetic particles
Mechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- glycolicDerived from sugarcane
- salicylicAcid from willow bark
- lacticOf or from dairy
- AHAHeart health charity
enzymatic · retinol · peels · serums · facials · dermatology · complexion · acids
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
- loofahPlant-based bath scrubber
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
mitt · sisal · microfiber
Clean by rubbing hard
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- sloughBoggy ground or cast-off skin
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
unclog · resurface · brighten · renew · clarify · refine · remove · shed
Freedom from irregularity
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- glowSteady, soft light
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
clarity · evenness · renewal · freshness · suppleness · luminosity · refinement · tone
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
microbeads · cornmeal · charcoal · clay · sand
microdermabrasion
Mechanical exfoliation of outer skin
AHA · enzymatic · retinol · peels · serums · facials · dermatology · complexion · acids · brightening
pumice
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
washcloth · mitt · sisal · microfiber
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
smooth · unclog · resurface · brighten · renew · clarify · refine · remove · shed · reveal
smoothness
Freedom from irregularity
brightness · clarity · evenness · renewal · freshness · suppleness · luminosity · refinement · tone · texture
exfoliatorsmoisturizers
Skin-hydrating topical products
emollients · humectants · serums · lotions