I found this scrub quite interesting, as it was my first time using a dryish scrub. Once you open the zip lock packet, your nose is greeted with the scent of fine espresso grounds. And yes, it looked exactly like it too.
The first time i used it, i really found it difficult to apply it onto my skin without losing any of the crumbly, fine grounds onto the shower floor, which i tried to make good use of from exfoliating my feet before washing it down the drain. I found it a little messy as it was on the shower walls as well. I literally was scooping out and exfoliating espresso grounds onto my body, which felt very natural on my skin. But as i was massaging it around my skin, the scent reminds me of a nice cup of just made black filtered coffee.
Anyways, after rinsing off the fine grounds, my body felt like it was coated with a layer of nutritious oil. It wasn’t the feeling i expected.. as it was the first time i used any oil containing scrubs. After drying off, my skin didn’t feel dry or dehydrated, but nourished.
And yes, be prepared to clean your shower well afterwards. And also need to leave it in a water-free spot in the shower, to prevent water getting inside the zip lock packet.
The outer layer of the package can rip over time, and the granules can make the zip hard to close, so best to keep it as dry and tidy as possible. It’s difficult trying not to get the packet wet, and therefore ruining the packaging, but the best thing about this scrub is that it will last you a while.
Looking forward to trying other scents of Frank scrubs.
I've tried so many scrubs over the years and many have left my skin red or itchy. This one came with rave reviews from Mecca Maxima but I was still sceptical.
The hardest parts of my body to exfoliate are my upper chest and under my butt crease so these were the areas I tried first.
Using a pair of exfoliating gloves I scooped a small amount out of the packet and massaged it onto my upper chest. Less was definitely more so I ended up with a bit too much that had to go down the drain. The packet was also slightly awkward to get into wearing gloves but I didn't want to get the product under my fingernails.
I rinsed off my chest and then did the same for under my butt, using a slightly more vigorous motion. Once I had rinsed the product off, I removed the gloves and felt the skin.
My upper chest was slightly pink but not overly so. It was smooth and soft to touch. The skin under my butt was also alot smoother and softer.
I have used the product several times now and have tried the same areas; plus knees, ankles and elbows. It definitely does the job without irritating my skin.
Tips: Apply it with gloves. Don't let water get in the packet. I would suggest using a scoop to get the product out of the packet. Moisturize after!