Dermatological Procedures

verb To remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, typically through scrubbing or chemical means.

• It is important to exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover.
• I exfoliate my face twice a week to keep it smooth and clear.
• I love using a scrub to exfoliate my skin and make it feel super soft.
• Sometimes we need to exfoliate negative thoughts from our minds to feel refreshed and positive.

verb To make shallow cuts in the skin or surface of something

• The gardener scarified the soil before planting the seeds.
• I heard that scarifying the lawn can help it grow better.
• I'm going to scarify this patch of grass to make it look nicer.
• The artist scarified the canvas with bold strokes of color.

noun the act of removing hair from the body with a razor or other sharp implement

verb to remove hair from the body with a razor or other sharp implement

• He needed to shave before his job interview.
• I always forget to shave on weekends.
• I'll just quickly shave before we head out.
• It's time to shave off some unnecessary expenses from our budget.