exfoliation; skin cleansing
Refers to the removal of dead skin cells (角質) from the skin's surface, often in a beauty or skincare context.
See also: 角質 (かくしつ)
Exfoliating once a week makes my skin smooth.
この角質落としは敏感肌にも使える。
This exfoliant can be used even on sensitive skin.
ピーリング is a loanword for 'peeling' and often refers to chemical exfoliation, while 角質落とし can include physical scrubs.
Standard kanji spelling for this compound.
Variant with 落し instead of 落とし; both are used.
Compound of 角質 (かくしつ, 'keratin/dead skin cells') and 落とし (おとし, 'removal', from 落とす).