exfoliate

verb

Meaning

Remove dead skin cells from the surface of the body to improve texture and appearance.

Examples

You should exfoliate your face twice a week to keep your pores clear.
She exfoliated her dry elbows with a gentle sugar scrub.

Synonyms: scrub, cleanse, polish, slough off

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exfoliate

verb

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/

Definition

Remove dead skin cells from the surface of the body to improve texture and appearance.

Examples

You should exfoliate your face twice a week to keep your pores clear.
She exfoliated her dry elbows with a gentle sugar scrub.
Regularly exfoliating helps your moisturizer absorb more effectively into the skin.

Synonyms of exfoliate

Words with a similar meaning to exfoliate:

scrub
cleanse
polish
slough off

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