St Ives Scrub, Fresh Skin Apricot 6 oz

The St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot scrub is tough enough to get rid of blackheads, dirt, and oil but gentle enough to use everyday on my sensitive skin. It leaves my face feeling smooth and clean without drying or causing that post-scrub redness and irritation that is common with a lot of facial scrubs. The fragrance is subtle and fresh, like ripe apricot. After the first time I used it my skin looked and felt healthier and more polished. Soon, my face became less oily between washes, my pores shrank, and the dry skin was virtually eliminated. Within a few weeks there was no need to wear foundation because the imperfections were gone and haven't come back since. Not only is it oil-free, it's also free of parabens and skin-drying sulfates which is great for anyone seeking a product without a lot of harsh chemicals that can cause an imbalance and damage the delicate skin. Another plus is that it's better for the environment than a lot of similar scrubs. It doesn't exfoliate using thousands of little plastic microbeads which contaminate water and can build up in the plumbing. Instead, it uses 100% natural exfoliants. I would recommend this product to anyone!

Lovely exfoliating scrub with a subtle fragrance. Better yet, this scrub in formulated without Parabens which are not a good item to include in skincare products. This scrub did a nice job freshening my skin and reducing the appearance of blackheads. Allure magazine must agree with the viability of this product as the container boasts a Readers Choice Award Winner label of 2013! That's a pretty good endorsement. I've used St. Ives products in the past and have been pleased with the results and this scrub is no different. My facial skin felt and looked smoother, and I tried it on my neck, chest and hands too. The scrub exfoliates the dead skin cells to reveal the smoother skin underneath leaving more youthful looking skin. St. Ives Apricot Scrub delivers on its' promise and is affordable to boot. A win-win for me!

I was a little apprehensive to try this scrub because I usually buy much more expensive scrubs and this was only a couple of dollars. But this is the best scrub I have ever used. It was only about $2.50 on S&S and it was better than the $25 - $30 scrubs from department store brands. It smells good and your face feels fresh, clean and soft after using it. It takes off all the dead skin so your makeup goes on smoother. It has all natural exfoliants so they will break down after you wash them down the drain and not build up in your septic tank or sewers.

I love this scrub; I've been using it as an exfoliant for years, on my face and neck, and sometimes even elbows, feet and knees. My mom used to buy it for me in high school. It's hypoallergenic, so it doesn't irritate my skin, but it doesn't smell medicinal. It has a very gentle and pleasant scent of apricot. It's a deep exfoliating scrub, so it's better to use it every other day, not daily. Perfect for removing dead skin cells, and leaving your face with a fresh, smooth glow. And best of all, it's affordable.

St. Ives brand skin care has been trusted in my family for at least three generations. This is yet another solid product grom them. My package came in just a few business days and the lids were taped closed, well padded, and compact. Opening was easy.Its easy to apply, has a pleasant soft smell, and thick, muddy consistency. You can see the little scrubbing particles as you squeeze it out of the tube. The tube sits top down, so getting it out takes an easy squeeze.After my first use, my face was soft and refreshed. Day two and three had promising results, only with a bit of irritation.I stopped use on day three and after application three, because my face began to feel irritated after I used it and while in the sun. The exfoliation particles are rough for even a "deep" scrub.I have combination skin and slightly sensitive skin.The tubes recommends up to 4 times a week. Im cutting down to once a week, and then using a softer wash for daily/regular washes.***This product also works well when exfoliating water soaked hands and FEET!***

I was using a charcoal scrub to exfoliate my skin and a tub lasted me about a year with exfoliating every week. I liked that the crystals were smooth on my skin and not rough. The charcoal was a deep cleanser. The only problem is that the charcoal was incredibly difficult to wash off even when using a loofah, multitudes of soaps, and washing continually. I often left the shower thinking I got every bit of black charcoal off of my skin, but I would find my pale skin would be tinted black, which was super hard to wash off. Recently found St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, which produces a really great exfoliation on sensitive skin, washes off really easily, and has a lasting effect. It is also $3.50 a pop compared to $19 for the charcoal scrub. St. Ives is the winner hands down.

I've used this product regularly for a long time. The exfoliation is effective and it smells great, but the grain can be a little too gritty for my face, in my opinion. I tried other options, but there would either be too much or too little grit or it would smell awful, so I settled. Recently, I started noticing that it seemed like this scrub had started not only exfoliating, but lightly scratching my skin, which wouldn't be as noticeable on, say, my arms or legs, but was kind of uncomfortable on my face. I recently purchased the green tea version of their scrub after seeing a review online, and the grain is MUCH finer, which made it feel more effective but also gentler. It also smelled amazing! As long as I can find the green tea version, I will be buying it instead of the traditional apricot.