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exfoliation

[eks-foh-lee-ey-shuhn] / ɛksˌfoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
molting
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In fact, countless sources praise yogurt for its skin care benefits, citing everything from lactic acid’s gentle exfoliation effects to its probiotic properties.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025

After changing, the service began with a foot wash and exfoliation, followed by the treatment on a pre-warmed massage table.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

Such pentalayer graphene structure is embedded in graphite and can be obtained by exfoliation using Scotch tape.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

“Anytime you're getting exfoliation, it gives you nice fresh skin that looks brighter, healthier, and less discolored,” King says.

From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024

Dermatitis exfoliativa is an inflammatory disease of an acute type, characterized by a more or less general erythematous inflammation, in exceptional instances vesicular or bullous, with epidermic desquamation or exfoliation accompanying or following its development.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman



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