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Definition of exfoliant

exfoliant

/ɛksˈfoʊ.li.ənt/
ex · fo · li · ant
Plural:exfoliants
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exfoliant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cosmetic or dermatological substance, preparation, or tool used to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.

Example

"The dermatologist recommended a gentle chemical exfoliant to improve her skin's texture."

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• adjective

1

Serving or tending to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, or causing a surface to peel or flake off in layers.

Example

"She washes her face every evening with a mild exfoliant cleanser."

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• Nearby Words

exert
exertion
exfiltrate
exfoliant
exfoliate
exfoliation
exfoliator

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin exfoliare, meaning to strip of leaves, combining ex- (off, away) and folium (leaf), by analogy with dead skin cells shedding like thin leaves.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exfoliant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exfoliant
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