St. Ives : Apricot Scrub

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Water, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG 100 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Cetyl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Ceteareth 20, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Carbomer, PPG 2 Methyl Ether, Phenethyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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April 20, 2013

Pros:

• Gets rid of most blackheads and whiteheads
• Makes your skin feel amazingly smooth
• Smells nice

Cons:

• Slightly rough
• Would only recommend using 1-2 times a week as it can make small cuts in your skin
• Doesn't clear acne but helps with blackheads and whiteheads

I started using this about 3 years ago about 3-4 times a week but I stopped because it made my skin red and painful after usage. It still made my skin feel great but the pain wasn't worth it. This year I found my old tube sitting in my bathroom draw and decided to use it again. It felt amazing because it removed so many whiteheads and blackheads and left my skin feeling soft and less bumpy. The bottom line is, don't use it too many times a week, 1-2 times is enough for great results! Recommend this for people without sensitive skin :)
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July 27, 2011

Pros:

-Gets rid of dry dead skin
-cleanses well
-prevents breakouts
-helps breakouts
-evens skin tone

Cons:

-NONE

i use the St. Ives Green Tea face cleanser everyday..morning and night, however i use the apricot scrub every other day or even everyday to get rid of dead skin and boy has my skin never looked better! dry skin helps cause pimples so i use this to take the dead skin away...i also use the ponds face moisturizer and it moisturizes so well! i use it at night cause its a bit greasy...but when i wash it off in the morning my face is nice and moisturized and no need for more cream till night! Bottom line--ITS GREAT
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April 21, 2012

Pros:

skin was so smooth!
cleared acne in a week!
inexpensive!

Cons:

none, so far!

i use this scrub every other day, and so far, it has been the ONLY product to really control my breakouts. i've had acne since i was 12 (i am now 23) and until i started to use this product last year, nothing had ever helped. i took every pill, i tried proactiv, neutrogena, and every other fancy acne-fighting system that exists, and nothing worked! my great results often vanished after a few weeks, and the pills always made me so ill. but this product has been a miracle! i use it in tangent with a mild facial cleanser, but i noticed a difference in my skin almost immediately! highly recommended!
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March 19, 2012

Pros:

Makes your skin feel clean
Cheap

Cons:

Made me break out into cysts, and it doesn't have "beads" it has more like sand crystals, which can cut into your skin, making microscopic cuts.

The little cuts in your skin caused by this product can create a gate opening for bacteria. Causing more breakouts. Not to mention, if you have inflamed acne.....you should not be using anything that says "scrub" on it. Bad bad bad. It will just create more cuts and irritate your already inflamed acne.
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August 22, 2010

Pros:

-Gentle yet effective exfoliants
-Smells awesome!
-Reduces acne if used regularly

Cons:

-N/A

It's one of the best scrubs on the market that's cheap! If used at least twice a week, you'll notice your skin looking a lot healthier and cleaner. Might not help people who suffer from more severe acne because it only contains 2% Salycic Acid yet it's a great way to get rid of that dead skin!
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June 2, 2012

Pros:

-Skin feels fresh and light afterwards
-Exfoliator beads are very small and gentle
-Natural ingredients (Apricot, Ground Corn & Walnut)
-Smells nice
-Widely available and affordable

Cons:

-Sharp edges on packaging (seriously: they are SHARP!)

This is the only exfoliator I have ever used and it's served me quite well. It does a hell of a job - skin feels fresh and light afterwards, beads are small and gentle, and it even has a pleasant smell. Advice: use this in place of your facial cleanser every second or third day. Gently massage a good amount of the product into your skin, moving your hands in slow, circular motions. Take your time: at least a minute or two will maximize its effectiveness. Rinse off and smile! FIVE STARS To see my complete review and other product reviews, go to [link removed]
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December 29, 2011

Pros:

.gave my skin a nice glow
.helped get rid of my blackheads and some acne
.made my skin look smooth
.smells amazing!

Cons:

.NONE!

i love it! i use it 3 times a week and saw results after 2 uses! it made my acne go away for the most part! and my skin looked smooth and glowing!
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December 31, 2010

Pros:

Smells great
Exfoliates great
Super cheap!
Buy it at any local store
Lasts a long time

Cons:

None

This is by far my favorite scrub. I use it 1-2 per week. Other scrubs would be too harsh for my skin and leave it feeling raw and others would barley exfoliate at all. This one is perfect. Remember not to massage too hard, massage gently and it is the perfect srub for anyone!
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January 1, 2013

Pros:

-Makes skin smooth
-Gets dry patches off

Cons:

-Very abrasive
-Doesn't help with acne
-Irritates acne and skin

The number one rule for those with acne is to be gentle with the skin. No scrubbing, no wash cloths, etc. This product is everything you should not due. However, sometimes I get an area of peeling skin and it's nice to get all that skin off. Use limitedly.
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June 26, 2012

Pros:

-Exfoliates
-Makes skin feels smooth
-Nice smell

Cons:

-Dries skin baddddd
-Doesn't really clear skin.

Ok. So, I've used alot of products. Like really alot. Truthfully my skin is still breaking out. However, there are some things that help... This product worked nicely with my skin but over time is started drying it out really bad, but I did notice a difference in my acne, there was less of it. But, it wasn't really worth losing the natural shine of my skin. So, of course I wanted to get rid of some oil but I'd still like it to look healthy. So, I'd recommend only using it once a week, with moisturizer. Bottom line, it's an OK product but, to actually rid your acne use this once a week, a light moisturizer and epido works really well for me. Even though I still get black heads on my nose and pimples on my period my skin looks pretty clear and healthy. Good Luck!
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