What is exfoliate?

It is the act of removing a layer of (presumably) dead skin cells. It is best done carefully, however, because you can also damage live cells if you are too harsh. Years ago there used to be a thing called a Buff Puff sold, which was supposed to exfoliate the skin. I asked a cosmetologist about that one time, and she said I should use them on my pots and pans! She's right; they greatly resembled Scotch Brite!What is exfoliate?
to remove the dead skin cells from your body by using a slightly rough object such as a loofaWhat is exfoliate?
Removing dead skin cells.
When skin is lost, it is called ';exfoliation';.
transitive senses


1 : to cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters


2 : to remove the surface of in scales or laminae


3 : to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leaves


intransitive senses


1 : to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells


2 : to come off in thin layers or scales


3 : to grow by or as if by producing or unfolding leaves
gettin rid of those dead skin cells!