1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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Allow the heat and the herbs to cleanse not just your body but your spirit as well.
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Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Licorice Root Extract
Skin Type: Oily Skin, Normal Skin, Combination Skin
Product Type: Serum
Size: 30ml
How to Apply: Apply to neck and chest after cleansing.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Editor’s tip: For the uninitiated, an essence is a lightweight, concentrated formula packed with ingredients that hydrate and refresh your skin after cleansing, while prepping it for the next steps in your skin-care routine.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
For centuries, steaming has been used to cleanse the body, clear sinuses, and rejuvenate the skin.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Licorice Root Extract
Skin Type: Oily Skin, Normal Skin, Combination Skin
Product Type: Serum
Size: 30ml
How to Apply: Apply to neck and chest after cleansing.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Editor’s tip: For the uninitiated, an essence is a lightweight, concentrated formula packed with ingredients that hydrate and refresh your skin after cleansing, while prepping it for the next steps in your skin-care routine.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
For centuries, steaming has been used to cleanse the body, clear sinuses, and rejuvenate the skin.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Cleanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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