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exfoliation

[eks-foh-lee-ey-shuhn] / ɛksˌfoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
molting
Synonyms


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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

The $120, 45-minute treatment is designed for people 11 to 15 years old and includes a double cleanse, mild exfoliation and, if necessary, extractions to clear out clogged pores.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

It is like that pungent bulb whose odorous energy increases with exfoliation, and remains a potent fragrance in the air after the bulb has substantially ceased to be under the fingers.

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean



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