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How are you today nonetheless?

I’m reviewing my first facial product from a brand I really love; St. Ives, let’s jump into the review shall we?

Product: St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub.

Product Promise: Prevents blemishes & minimizes pores.

Product Information: Oil-free 2% salicylic acid acne medication, 100% natural exfoliants, sulfate free, paraben free, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, non-comdogenic. For the treatment of acne, helps prevent new blackheads and acne blemishes from forming.

Directions: 

• Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
• Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily.
• Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed  or as directed by a doctor.
• If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Size: 6 oz.

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

The breakdown of these ingredients are quite frightening, read this.

Smell: Nothing fancy, smells like regular soap.

Consistency: Moderately thick.

Price: 800n.

Where To Buy: Literally everywhere, this product is easy to find.

How I Use:

I use this every other day; once/twice a week because of the salicylic acid in it, don’t want dry-patchy skin.

• First I cleanse my face using this cleanser.
• On slightly damp/moist skin, I apply this scrub all over my face/neck/chest in circular motions starting from my cheeks.
• Wait for some minutes sometimes (I personally like to do this, completely optional).
• Rinse.

Pros

• I like the packaging, easy to use.
• Readily available and affordable.
• It cleanses my skin like no other, highly exfoliating.
• My skin feels baby soft after using this because of the glycerin in it, it’s not drying at all.

Cons

• After reading the ingredient breakdown, I’m starting to feel guilty but I read the ingredients in unison are friendly to the skin, only when used separately are they harmful , scientist anyone?
• Some people might find the exfoliating beads in it a bit too big and harsh on their skin, if so, try not to work in faster circular motion, it’s your skin not back of pot lol.

Will I Buy Again?

I don’t know oh, the ingredients list is so alarming but this actually works for me, it gives deep exfoliation and a smooth finish, coupled with my Toner.

What’s your favorite affordable facial scrub?