a gently abrasive cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the skin's surface
Word origin
C20: from exfoliate + -ant
Examples of 'exfoliant' in a sentence
exfoliant
She literally had to buy me like 20 bottles of exfoliant.
The Sun (2017)
A gentle chemical exfoliant that evens out pigmentation and leaves skin brighter.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If your exfoliant is suspiciously cheap, it's probably for a reason.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He hits me with a super-clean scrub exfoliant and fires up the steam pump.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Massage an exfoliant into the skin in small circular motions, ensuring no areas are missed.
The Sun (2010)
The enzymes in the turmeric act as a natural exfoliant and break down dead skin cells.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The gentle exfoliant gets the circulation going again and the fresh mint fragrance awakens the senses.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This hard-working scrub uses high-performance ingredients — green coffee, chilli, ginger and bamboo exfoliant — to increase penetration through the skin.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But for the first time, lactic acid - a highly effective skin exfoliant - has been added to a body-care product.