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Great Way to a Fresh Face!
St. Ives "Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub" has been in my medicine cabinet since before I can recall. During my twenties, when my skin was prone to cyclical breakouts, it helped to keep me clear. Now I use it at least twice weekly for a plethora of reasons: 1) Exfoliation cleans congested, oil-filled pores; 2) It removes old, dead skin cells and allows creams and other products to work mo...read morere effectively; 3) It works to break up hyperpigmented cells--brown spots which come as a result of genetics, pregnancy, age, and hormonal changes. If you are using a product to lighten your complexion, its efficacy is improved; and 4) In the winter, as I increase the items used to keep my skin moist, I'm also increasing product build-up; exfoliation allows me to deal with fresh, new cells. St. Ives' formula is affordable for everyone. Better yet, it is all-natural, with no parabens or phthalates. Animal ingredients are never used. What makes it so luscious? Apricots, naturally, which are great anti-oxidants and quite nourishing; corn kernel meal, a gentle flower made from dried corn to deep-clean; and ground walnut shells, which enable cell turnover. Just a word of warning here: You can exfoliate too much and too hard. In order not to tear fragile skin tissue, apply after cleansing and work into a rich, non-foaming lather. Always be aware not to pressure skin. Concentrate on problem areas such as your nose or chin, but do it with delicacy. Keep away from eyes. Eye tissue is akin to lightweight paper--even if you're fifteen and have an oily complexion, you don't want to scrub here! It's easy to get carried away with the fresh, sweet scent, but less is definitely more. Rinse very well, making sure all particles are gone, and enjoy your tightened, baby-soft, smooth skin.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 11 of 15 people said helpful
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St Ives Apricot Scrub
This is the one and only facial exfoliator. Sometimes I mix it with my facial cleanser - I have 3 going at the same time - L'Occitane is the best. My skin just glows and tightens from this product. Excellent price point for excellent product.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 9 of 15 people said helpful
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I liked using this a lot at first. My skin felt smooth and clean. Then I read how the large scrubbers can cause micro tears and that made me concerned. So I felt the need to switch to a different scrub instead. It's very affordable, and that was the best part.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 12 of 16 people said helpful
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