Exfoliation: meaning, definitions and examples
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exfoliation
[ ˌɛksfəlɪˈeɪʃən ]
skin care
The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, usually done through physical or chemical means.
Synonyms
dermabrasion, peeling, scrubbing
Examples of usage
- Regular exfoliation can help improve the texture and appearance of your skin.
- Exfoliation is an important step in any skincare routine.
Translations
Translations of the word "exfoliation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esfoliação
🇮🇳 एक्सफोलिएशन
🇩🇪 Exfoliation
🇮🇩 eksofoliasi
🇺🇦 ексфоліація
🇵🇱 eksfoliacja
🇯🇵 角質除去 (kakushitsu jokyo)
🇫🇷 exfoliation
🇪🇸 exfoliación
🇹🇷 eksfoliasyon
🇰🇷 각질 제거 (gakjil jegeo)
🇸🇦 تقشير
🇨🇿 exfoliace
🇸🇰 exfoliácia
🇨🇳 去角质 (qù jiǎozhì)
🇸🇮 eksfoliacija
🇮🇸 exfoliation
🇰🇿 эксфолиация
🇬🇪 ექსფოლიაცია
🇦🇿 eksfoliasiya
🇲🇽 exfoliación
Word origin
The word 'exfoliation' originated from the Latin word 'exfoliatus', which means 'to strip off leaves'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the shedding of leaves or bark from a plant. Over time, the term was adopted in the fields of skincare and geology to describe the shedding or peeling away of layers. Today, exfoliation is a common practice in skincare routines to promote healthy skin renewal and in geology to explain certain rock formations.