Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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This body cleanser is formulated with antioxidants and plant extracts that purify—sans the harsh stripping—and give skin an even, hydrated appearance.—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 12 June 2025 Wash the affected area of your skin with a gentle cleanser.—Laura Schober, Health, 9 June 2025 What skin care should teens use? Both Shah and Hales recommend children under 18 who are not dealing with acne use a gentle cleanser with no active ingredients, paired with a fragrance-free moisturizer and a daily mineral sunscreen.—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025 Stiles recommends using a soapy cleanser and hot or warm water to deep-clean brushes.—Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cleanser was
before the 12th century
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