How to Use exfoliant in a Sentence

exfoliant

noun
  • Slough away dry layers with an exfoliant that works best for your skin.
    — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2021
  • That's when finding the best exfoliant for your face comes in handy.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022
  • Here's how to figure out the right exfoliant for you.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This resurfacing face mask is both an exfoliant and a show in one.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • The plastic beads are added to these products to act as an exfoliant.
    — Bloomberg.com, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Harsh products, like exfoliants and soaps, strip away moisture and oil.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • What types of acids are found in chemical exfoliants?
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Look for exfoliants tailored to address your skin type.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Coffee also makes for a great exfoliant—just follow up with soap to kill germs.
    — Heidi Davis, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2014
  • With an energizing scent, this exfoliant is a wake-up call for the skin.
    — Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • In the days leading up to your appointment, give your body a good scrub with a mild exfoliant.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The star line-up of chemical exfoliants consists of acids that ramp up cell turnover.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • An exfoliant will remove dead skin and help to prevent ingrown hairs.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Somerville’s exfoliant for the face formulated for the body to buff away rough skin.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2022
  • This gentle exfoliant also works well on large pores, blackheads, and fine lines.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
  • For example, use exfoliants in the morning and retinoids at night.
    — Madeleine Burry, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The exfoliant should shed dead, dull cells, age spots, and uneven texture while firming skin.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Wait for four days after your laser hair removal to start using a gentle exfoliant.
    — Brett Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2021
  • The second is a gentle exfoliant, and the third is a soothing gel by Fresh.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Rosemary oil is a natural exfoliant, so this product gives you a two-for-one.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • In a small bowl, combine the leaves from the tea bag with honey, then use this for a gentle exfoliant for your face or body.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
  • With each use, the exfoliant brings oil and dirt to the surface, clearing acne and blackheads faster.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • It’s also used as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 22 Nov. 2025
  • The same goes for their approach to using chemical exfoliants over all.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 June 2024
  • However, the show is not solely about how-to's for at-home exfoliants or dressing for one's body type.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Those with relatively balanced skin can also use this once or twice a week as a light exfoliant.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2017
  • The skin on your face and your scalp have the same pH, so the exfoliants in many face washes can also work well for your scalp.
    — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Applying the best face exfoliants for your skin type can make a huge difference in your skin care routine.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • For me, the physical exfoliant seems to be gentler and more effective on my skin.
    — Health.com, 27 Sep. 2017
  • And in terms of exfoliants, use mild ones instead of gritty scrubs or skip them altogether.
    — Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025

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