St. Ives : Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin

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Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid. Other Ingredients: Water, Walnut Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Corn Meal, Cetyl Alcohol, Linoleamide DEA, Cetearyl Alcohol, Elder Flower, Glyceryl Stearate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Lanolin Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Apricot Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Pansy Extract, Linden Extract, Gentian Extract, Cornflower Extract, Sage Extract, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, 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.

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September 28, 2008

Pros:

- Oil-free
- Made my sking feel smooth/clean
- Smell is good!

Cons:

- "Beads" don't wash off that easily

I've been using Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash for over 6-7 months, twice a day like it said in the bottle, it first worked but then my acne came back, got tired of it so I bought this, it's amazing and it actually cleared up my acne!
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June 23, 2008

Pros:

This exfoliator has many more beads in it than regular exfoliators. It leaves your skin feeling VERY smooth and nice. I used this product NIGHTLY for a few weeks in conjunction with some light lotion and my skin cleared up dramatically, acne free.

Cons:

My dermotologist brought it to my attention that this is VERY DAMAGING to your skin. The apricot beads are too harsh and give your skin tiny microcuts, and if you scrub you can even burst blood vessels. My derm said to not use it anymore.

Bottom line is this is probably a bad idea. In the long run, you may cause more damage to your skin. I actually love this, but I am trying to find a safer alternative. My derm. did point out some burst blood vessels and I am worried this may have caused it, because I used to scrub the heck out of my face with it.
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June 18, 2008

Pros:

leaves skin amazingly soft & smooth. smells good. cheap. scrubs away dead skin. gives a nice glowy complexion.

Cons:

can be quiet harsh if used incorrectly. use VERY gentle circular motions!!

It is the best exfoliation for oily and acne prone skin. This is better than the Invigorating one. It makes your face so much softer! I was amazed at the results. This is definitely a must-have in my skin care routine.
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April 6, 2008

Pros:

Skin feels very soft, and fresh after use. Great to use in the shower! I have very sensitive skin, and have not found this product to be too harsh.

Cons:

Doesn't really help with acne.

This product has not helped decrease my acne, however it has given my skin a better overall appearance. Does a great job of removing dead skin cells, and leaves you with a fresh feeling and appearance. Definitely use with another acne treatment.
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

WORKS! non-irritating, smells nice (or at least it used to), gets rid of flakes, feels really CLEANSING

Cons:

literally, none for me.

I used this everyday for about a year and had perfect skin. I used the medicated at night and invigorating in the mornings. I didn't even moisturize or do anything else. Sadly, though...it completely stopped working! now, my skin sucks more than ever. Woopee!
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December 9, 2007

Pros:

gets rid of those flakey dead skin cells. Skin feels so good after its dry. Washes off easily. It just feels cleaner than any other scrub i've tried.

Cons:

I do NOT have sensitive skin, I wouldnt recommend it for those who do. I don't scrub the scrub either, i just lightly glide it around my skin.

A moisteriser of course is a must. I've read some bad reviews on here about this product and I can understand why some people find it irritating, etc. if they have sensitive skin. I have very stubborn, deep acne and skin of steel so it doesn't bother me one bit.
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December 1, 2007

Pros:

it feels really nice on your skin.. so it doesn't aggravate my red marks by making it redder.. seems to be helping with my whiteheadss :]

Cons:

should use makeup remover before if you use makeup..~

I've tried..proactive.. neutrogena..olay acne scrub..biore..regular soap.. all kinds of things but i think this one is the best because it feels like its exfoliating my skin but yet very gently.. i also use neutrogena acne mark peel 3-5 times a week n it seems to be helping a lot with my blemishs and acne marks~!
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August 24, 2007

Pros:

Very afordable.Great for skin.Removes acne.=]!!

Cons:

None :)

Okay so i've been having trouble with acne since i'm a teen but then i came across Apricot scrub. It works wonders. Some people are saying that the walnuts in this are bad because it could tear up your skin but ignore that.You really have to scrub gently and even though it says for about a minute keep scrubbing gently for like 4 minutes. Don't give up you won't see results right away,you'll see them in about 8 weeks or so.It really dries your pimples up and the saly.acid is good for you!! <3333
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August 13, 2007

Pros:

be gentle and ur left with smooth cleansed skin.

Cons:

be rough and u'll be sanding ur face off.

used this for 2 days and my skin looks much nicer, i have moderate acne and am on accutane. directions: gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells, dirt etc then use a good moisturiser and u'll be amazed.
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July 27, 2007

Pros:

Smooths out your skin. It gives me a healthy glow if used with other parts of the line.

Cons:

it doesn't work to clear blemishes on it's own but it still works well.

For those who find skin red and irritated afterward: Try exfoliating gently. Don't rub really hard. That's just asking for bad skin!Take your time-Don't rush through it!
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