Exfoliating: meaning, definitions and examples

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exfoliating

 

[ ษ›ksหˆfoสŠl.i.eษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

skin care

Exfoliating refers to the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. This can help brighten the complexion, improve skin texture, and promote the growth of new cells. Exfoliation can be done using physical or chemical methods.

Synonyms

peeling, scrubbing, sloughing.

Examples of usage

  • She uses a scrub for exfoliating her face.
  • Exfoliating regularly can lead to healthier skin.
  • He prefers chemical exfoliating products for sensitive skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "exfoliating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfoliante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคธเคซเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช peeling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengelupas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัั„ะพะปั–ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peeling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ง’่ณช้™คๅŽป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exfoliation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exfoliante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peeling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์งˆ ์ œ๊ฑฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุดูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ exfoliace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ exfoliรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽป่ง’่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ exfoliation

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัั„ะพะปะธะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eksfoliasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exfoliante

Etymology

The term 'exfoliate' originates from the Latin word 'exfoliare', which means 'to strip off leaves'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' or 'from', while 'foliare' comes from 'folium', meaning 'leaf'. This etymology illustrates the process of shedding or peeling away, akin to how leaves fall off trees. The practice of exfoliating skin has been utilized for centuries, where ancient cultures employed natural substances like pumice stones, sugar, and salt to achieve skin rejuvenation. Over time, the industry has evolved with the introduction of various exfoliating agents, including alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), which are widely used in modern skin care routines. Today, exfoliating is a common practice in beauty treatments, emphasizing smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin.