exfoliant


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ex·fo·li·ant

 (ĕks-fō′lē-ənt)
n.
A product that is applied to the surface of the skin to remove dead cells.
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exfoliant

(ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt)
n
(Biology) a gently abrasive cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the skin's surface
[C20: from exfoliate + -ant]
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exfoliant

[eksˈfəʊlɪənt] Nexfoliante m
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Blistex Revitaliser acts as a delicate exfoliant to encourage the growth of new skin cells to ensure your lips are kept kissable all day.
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Royal Jelly and vegetable oils nourish skin while a mild exfoliant smoothes away dead scaly skin.
Tiny granules of pomegranate seed provides the exfoliant while a gentle perfumed scent makes this pleasant to use.
Palmer-Cutler Exfoliant, pounds 11 No flowery fragrances, this smells of cucumber.