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exfoliation

[eks-foh-lee-ay-shuhn] / ɛksˌfoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
molting
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My seasonal body treatment included exfoliation, massage and aromatherapy, making it one of the most relaxing experiences of the trip.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

I am growing to love Jane Schoenbrun’s exfoliation of ’80s horror obsessions, especially for the movie’s nonjudgmental embrace: Let these movies be free in all their “problematic” badness and let them work on you.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026

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

In my own case there was a rapid exfoliation, as we call it, of the skin, a loss and renewal of the outer layer of the cuticle.

From Doctor and Patient by S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell


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