How to Use exfoliate in a Sentence

exfoliate

verb
  • So, most of us should not exfoliate more than a few times per week.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 14 Oct. 2021
  • To achieve this, make sure to exfoliate skin at least twice each week.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021
  • All of the acid blends work to gently exfoliate, shrink pores and even skin tone.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Who wouldn’t want to bring home an exfoliating green tea body scrub?
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
  • File your nails, exfoliate your feet with a brown sugar scrub.
    — Sara Miranda, Allure, 12 Aug. 2021
  • So what are some of the best products on the market to exfoliate the skin?
    — Essence, 11 Aug. 2021
  • My eyes stung all the time; the skin was raw from trying to gently exfoliate.
    — Jenna Birch, SELF, 24 Jan. 2020
  • The serum gently exfoliates dead skin to put an end to dullness.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The serum gently exfoliates dead skin to put an end to dullness.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Salicylic acid dries out the skin and helps exfoliate it to make dead skin cells fall away faster.
    — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 13 Oct. 2017
  • There are a lot of amazing acids to use at home once a week or every two weeks to exfoliate the skin.
    — Vogue, 10 July 2018
  • There are lots of ways to exfoliate, from serums to acne treatments to cleansers.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Want to dive right in with a vibrating skin brush that can exfoliate dead skin cells and deep-clean your pores?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • No fancy serums, no exfoliating acids—just clean skin, the mask, and vibes.
    — Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
  • And those with sensitive or dry skin may only want to exfoliate once or twice a month.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 14 Oct. 2021
  • For a soap that helps exfoliate your skin and leaves you feeling and smelling great, turn to Kiehl’s.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022
  • These small but mighty pads help exfoliate and refine large pores, all while leaving you with smooth skin in the process.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 July 2025
  • Use it at night to exfoliate and reduce oil build-up on the congested spots.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 21 Mar. 2017
  • The coarse texture of the ground oats will gently exfoliate away excess dirt and oils.
    — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Start with the textured side to exfoliate, then use the other to hydrate and soothe.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Plus, lactic acid in the formula helps exfoliate to leave your lips smooth and soft.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2021
  • For extra credit, buy a pumice stone and exfoliate your heels in the shower.
    — Max Berlinger, New York Times, 13 June 2018
  • Salt/sugar scrubs can help exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells on the skin’s surface.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2023
  • These have a fine net-like texture to help remove buildup on the skin to unclog pores and exfoliate all over.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This body wash is gentle enough for those with dry or itchy skin, helping to exfoliate and lock in moisture.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022
  • From exfoliating body treatments, to all types of massages, the spa is a one-stop shop.
    — Essence, 18 June 2019
  • The scrub, made with apricot seeds, is meant to exfoliate the lips, and can be worn throughout the day as your lips feel dry.
    — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 4 May 2019
  • Any skin type, from oily and acne-prone to dry and sensitive can (and should) exfoliate.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The most important step in my skin-care routine is to exfoliate.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 Mar. 2022
  • PHAs exfoliate dead skin cells from the surface, which helps skin be smoother and more even.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2021

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