St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub Review

This product is such an icon, when I was younger this was a brand both my mother and I would buy and share. It worked wonders on both of our skin tones, helped me keep my young uneven and bumpy skin soft and kept my pores at bay. I find its not harsh when used in moderation and always smells great.

I prefer products which are more gentle these days as I suffer from Eczema and Psoriasis but have never found this product to make my skin flare up. My only concern with using this product would be using it too often as the exfoliation 'beads' are quite large and rough and on sensitive skin that would be quite irritating.

I have used this scrub for well over five years. basically because it is easily found in a supermarket, relatively inexpensive, and does what it says it does. I use it nearly every night in the shower as i find it is not to abrasive for my skin. It does reduce blackheads and gets rid of excess oil. One downside is the beads in the product that are not so great for the environment.

I've always used this exfoliating scrub and I've always loved it. I normally give a good scrub before a night out (only once a week at the most) and it gives a fantastically soft and smooth feeling. It's lush. And so cheap. A beauty must have!!

Love this exfoliator. does a really good job, leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean, you only need a small amount and to use it a few times each week, so it lasts ages and is pretty good for the price. doesnt leave my skin feeling to dry either

when I first got this product I thought it was awesome, cheap and really felt like it exfoliated! It wasnt untill I went and got a proper facial when they asked what I used to exfoliate and said the apricot scrub that I learnt the truth.. To say I got told off is mild.. Apprently the small fragments of the peach scrub actually causes little scratches all over your skin and is really bad for your skin. so although it might do what it syas it doe, skin experts DO NOT recommend using it.

I am surprised this product has not got a higher rating. I have used this product for many years now and it is has always given me amazing results. I use it 2-3 times a week and it leaves my skins polished and silky smooth. It also makes your makeup look amazing as there is a fresh layer of skin underneath. I also use this product on my knees, elbows etc before I apply fake and it just makes sure that the tan goes on evenly. The product is natural so good for sensitive skin.

This facial scrub is the best i have used, I love that grittier feel it has, after just one use i noticed my skin was alot smoother and after 4 use's my face is the best i have seen it in months. I use it every 2nd night after a days work to scrub away that old skin plus i have noticed that my night creme is absorbed better also, so with the help of this awesome scrub i have noticf visably smaller pores which i never had before. My skin is very bad for breakouts but since using have had less.

First thing I notice is that this is advised to be used 3-4 times a week...this goes against everything I have been taught. Theres seriously no need for that amount of use as too be honest its a fairly gritty exfoliant its not like it is gentle. If you over stimulate the skin this can cause further breakouts and just generally mess with the PH balance in your skin. I'd be using this 2 times per week TOPS. Maybe 3 in the winter if your super super dry. In the summer I would always narrow it down to just once a week to give your skin a boost.

It's very very gritty, wouldnt be ideal for all skin types at all, after using it my skin did feel cleaner, fresher and smoother. But senstive skins this would be a no go for you guys...too much!

Im not a fan of apricot,i deteste it actually eating and the smell, so I probably wouldn't use this product again. I got it bought for me one christmas time. It is an ok overall everyday kind of supermarket product, but for those who are using it every day (if you must) less is definitley more.

Those who use it everday due to dryness your not really doing your skin any favours, you can concentrate on drinking more water, eating healthily and a great moisturiser. That combined with exfoliating twice a week should still enable you to see results!A big sign of over exfoliating is extreme dryness, redness, skin sensitivity.

But yes an OK exfoliant when used in moderation :)

i love this scrub! although it is a lot grittier than other exfoliators but as long as you dont use it everyday (i would suggest 2 to 3 times a week) the results will be good especially for that price. i found that it was effective in getting rid of dead skin and little bumps and whatnot on my face and its not over drying. Im a happy customer and will continue to buy it :)