exfoliator
noun
ex·fo·li·a·tor
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On the hunt for your next sensitive skin-friendly scrub or peel and not sure where to start? Read on for some of the most gentle and effective face exfoliators dermatologists swear by. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "10 Gentle Exfoliators Dermatologists Recommend for Sensitive Skin," 1 Aug. 2019 The scrub, on the other hand, contains kiwi seed oil (high in vitamin C) in addition to coconut oil, and uses sugar, a natural source of glycolic acid, as an exfoliator. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Kylie Skin's Summer Collection Just Launched," 23 July 2019 Solution is an acne-fighting liquid exfoliator containing a mix of potent acids. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Glossier Is Launching Its First Acne Product," 17 Jan. 2018 Instead of using a balm and foam cleanser, J-beauty relies on ultra-rich oils and ultra-gentle exfoliators to get the job done. — Rebecca Norris, Allure, "I Tried a Japanese Skin-Care Routine for a Month, and These Are the Results," 9 July 2018 Harsh physical exfoliators can cause redness and microabrasions in the skin, neither of which are fun. — Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, "Does KylieSkin Care Live Up To The Hype?," 22 May 2019 Each day kicks off a new discount both in stores and online, ranging from 40 percent off foundation to $5 off a best-selling exfoliator. — Glamour, "The Best Discounts From Target's 14 Days of Deals Beauty Sale," 12 Mar. 2019 Chemical Peels Doctors have long relied on the skin-smoothing powers of acids, which act as exfoliators when applied topically. — Courtney Dunlop, Marie Claire, "DIY Derm: Which Beauty and Skincare Treatments Are Okay to Do at Home?," 30 Aug. 2018 The efficacy of products like scalp exfoliators and ph-balancing shampoos? — Evelyn Crowley, Vogue, "The 6 Biggest Skincare Breakthroughs of 2018," 19 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'exfoliator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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