exfoliate
[ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt]
[ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt]
An exfoliate is an action that removes dead skin cells from your body. You might think of it as a way to get rid of all the old skin and reveal fresh new layers underneath.
You probably already know what I'm talking about – using a loofah or some kind of scrub on your skin in the shower. That's exfoliating! It's really helpful for people with dry skin because it helps remove flakes and leaves you feeling softer and smoother. Some people even use special tools like microdermabrasion devices at home to exfoliate their skin, but a simple sugar or salt scrub will do the trick too.
How common is "exfoliate"?
Word exfoliate is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To remove the leaves from a plant.
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