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exfoliate Definition

ex·fo·li·ate (eks fōlē āt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

to cast or come off in flakes, scales, or layers, as skin, bark, rock, etc.

Etymology: < LL exfoliatus, pp. of exfoliare, to strip of leaves < L ex-, out + folium, a leaf: see foil

exfoliate Related Forms

ex·fo′·lia·tion noun ex·fo·lia′·tive adjective

exfoliate Synonyms

exfoliate

v.

exfoliate Usage Examples

Object

  • scrub: Each range has a selection of goodies from body washes, mists and lotions to massage gels and exfoliating salt scrubs.
  • bead: As well as tiny exfoliating beads, it also contains vitamins A and E to encourage faster cell regeneration.
  • skin: Use a sponge to gently exfoliate the skin during a shower or bath.
  • cream: In the shower try using a good scented exfoliating cream on your sponge to help improve skin tone.
  • cell: For HPV status determination, cervical biopsy specimens from case subjects and exfoliated cervical cells from control subjects were obtained.
  • treatment: Pevonia Body Salt Glow Glow is the keyword for this deep cleansing exfoliating treatment.

Preposition: with

scrub: Tip: Always exfoliate with a body scrub first this will help achieve an even, natural-looking result.

Infinitive complement

prevent: I would recommend, as other reviewers have, that you exfoliate to prevent ingrowing hairs.

Modifying Another Word

  • gently: Use a sponge to gently exfoliate the skin during a shower or bath.
  • naturally: While our body naturally exfoliates itself about once a month, a weekly boost is beneficial.
  • regularly: Did you know, for example, that exfoliating regularly will keep you cooler?
  • then: The area is then exfoliated and deep cleansed using an ultrasound spatula that glides over the skin.
  • intensely: Soften skin on hands and toes with this intensely exfoliating scrub.
  • once: If you don't do so already start to exfoliate once or twice a week.