Which product is an exfoliant used in nail care?

• A. Sloughing lotion
• B. Nail polish remover
• C. Hand sanitizer
• D. Moisturizer

Answer: (A)

Exfoliation in nail care means removing dead skin cells around the nails to create a smooth surface for the polish and cuticle area. A sloughing lotion is made to shed those dead skin cells, helping the skin around the nails feel smoother and ready for manicure steps. Nail polish remover is a solvent that strips color from the nail, not an exfoliant. Hand sanitizer disinfects the hands and doesn’t remove dead skin. Moisturizer adds moisture but doesn’t exfoliate. So the product that acts as the exfoliant in nail care is the sloughing lotion.