exfoliation

• Substantivo que designa o processo de descamação ou desprendimento de escamas ou camadas, como células mortas da pele, ou de casca de árvore.

A noun referring to the process of peeling off or shedding flakes or scales, such as dead skin cells from the surface of the skin or bark from a tree.

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1. Skin care processB2formal

   The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, often for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes.

   Processo de cuidado da pele

   • Regular exfoliation helps keep your skin smooth and glowing.
   • She uses a gentle scrub for facial exfoliation.
   • Over-exfoliation can damage the skin barrier.

   Sinônimosdesquamationpeelingsloughing

2. Natural peelingC1formalscientific

   The natural process by which dead skin cells or bark are shed in flakes or scales.

   Esfoliação natural

   • The exfoliation of tree bark is a normal part of growth.
   • Snakes undergo exfoliation when they shed their skin.
   • The exfoliation of dead skin occurs naturally over time.

   Sinônimosdesquamationpeelingscalingsheddingsloughing