exfoliant

/eksˈfəʊ.li.ənt/ (bre, ipa) · /eksˈfoʊ.li.ənt/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ənt -ˈfōl-yənt/ (ame, mw)

exfoliant — noun

  • exfoliantsingular
  • exfoliantsplural

1. a skin-care product that helps old surface skin come away, so the skin underneat

1.名詞C1
釋義

a skin-care product that helps old surface skin come away, so the skin underneath feels smoother.

例句

Hana used a gentle exfoliant on her elbows before the wedding photos.

use a gentle exfoliant on + body part

The shop assistant told Noor to try a mild exfoliant twice each week.

try a mild exfoliant twice each week

同義詞
  • scrub

    usually rubbed onto the skin and often contains grains or beads

  • peel

    often a liquid or gel that works through acid rather than rough particles

  • cleanser

    broader word for a washing product, which may or may not remove dead skin

文法句型

use/apply + an exfoliant + on + [skin/body part]

choose + a gentle exfoliant + for + sensitive skin

用法筆記

Usually used for products in skin care and often follows verbs like 'use', 'apply', or 'choose'. It names the product itself, not the action; for the action, use 'exfoliate' or 'exfoliation'.

常見錯誤

❌I used an exfoliant to smooth the wooden table.
✅I used sandpaper to smooth the wooden table.
💡'exfoliant' is for removing old skin, not for polishing furniture.