exfoliator

exfoliator
ex·fo·li·a·tor (.)eks-'fō-lē-.āt-ər n exfoliant

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  • exfoliant — ex·fo·liant (.)eks fō lē ənt, fōl yənt n a mechanical or chemical agent (as an abrasive skin wash or salicylic acid) that is applied to the skin to remove dead cells from the surface called also exfoliator …   Medical dictionary

  • exfoliate — [ɪks fəʊlɪeɪt, ɛks ] verb 1》 shed or be shed from a surface in scales or layers. 2》 wash or rub (the skin) with a granular substance to remove dead cells. Derivatives exfoliation noun exfoliative adjective exfoliator noun …   English new terms dictionary

  • exfoliant — /ɛksˈfoʊliənt/ (say eks fohleeuhnt) noun a cosmetic that removes dead skin cells on the skin s surface. Also, exfoliator …  

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