Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A product that is applied to the surface of the skin to remove dead cells.
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- noun An agent or substance used for the process of
exfoliation
Etymologies
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Examples
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Note about the Sugar and Exfoliant Choices: A 3: 1 ratio use of sugar in relation to exfoliant is a good start - depending on the exfoliant you choose.
Making Sugar Scrubs, the Bakima Way Anne-Marie 2008
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Mix the dry ingredients of bowl B together so the exfoliant is equally distributed throughout]
Making Sugar Scrubs, the Bakima Way Anne-Marie 2008
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Choose a skin-safe option and invest in a gentle but effective exfoliant to aid application and a streak-free result, a goof-proof gradual self tanner, and a great bronzer.
Napoleon Perdis: Summer Loving: Tips for an Easy Summer-to-Fall Beauty Transition Napoleon Perdis 2011
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Use a gentle exfoliant, preferably one that contains moisturizers, to brighten your skin and leave it soft.
The Mommy Diet Alison J. Sweeney 2011
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Choose a skin-safe option and invest in a gentle but effective exfoliant to aid application and a streak-free result, a goof-proof gradual self tanner, and a great bronzer.
Napoleon Perdis: Summer Loving: Tips for an Easy Summer-to-Fall Beauty Transition Napoleon Perdis 2011
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Experts suggest using a gentle exfoliant every few days.
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Use a gentle exfoliant, preferably one that contains moisturizers, to brighten your skin and leave it soft.
The Mommy Diet Alison J. Sweeney 2011
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The Microdelivery exfoliating body wash by Philosophy: Sand may make a mess, but it is a fantastic exfoliant.
Pandora Young: Make Beach Beauty Last All Year Long Pandora Young 2011
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The way to treat cellulite is with smoke and mirrors, or at least exfoliant and bronzer.
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"When they put this stuff on, I can smell fresh juice," said Ojai Valley Inn guest Julia Pizzinat, 70, who had the 50-minute, $145 Pixie Tangerine & Pomegranate Scrub, which uses halved tangerines as applicators for a sugar-based exfoliant.
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