I feel that this product peaked in 2009 and has since been trumped. I have fond memories of using this product at my parents house and scrubbing myself raw for not apparent reason. Having reused this recently I can say it is no longer compares to other scrubs on the market. The smell is overly sweet and the grit in the scrub is very coarse, too coarse in my opinion. It offers no moisturising component which is very noticeable as your skin is left dry afterwards that compared with other products on the market isn't up to standard. I honestly think this product needs to be left behind in 2009 with supre ra-ra skirts, thin brows and concealer covered lips. Lets all pretend it didn't happen and move on to a big girl body scrub ..
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St. Ives Exfoliating Apricot Body Wash Review
Reveal the radiance of fresh, vital skin with this gentle ST. IVES Exfoliating Apricot Body Wash. Containing 100% natural jojoba beads and apricot extracts, this formula gently exfoliates away dull, dry skin as it cleans.
Use daily with St. Ives lotions to enjoy skin that looks and feels smooth, healthy and full of life!
100% Natural Exfoliants, made with natural ingredients, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, formulated without Parabens & Phthalates
Website www.stives.co.nz
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I have sensitive skin, so its quite hard for me to use body scrubs as they are harsh on my skin, and i hate to say it but using this was no different, great smell, but to harsh on my skin due to fragrance, and the scrub. I wish i could have enjoyed it as much as other people but unfortunately not.
Tips: .....
This is a bit of a hybrid product it wants to be a shower gel and it also wants to be an exfoliator however it is not grainy/dense enough for a good scrub and the little particles get in the way of it being a good all over body wash as grainy bits can get into places you wish they didn't and it can be quite irritating. All up I guess I would prefer if they made a non-exfoliating apricot variant. I love apricot scented things.
I seem to be going against the grain here on this product, but it definitely isn't a favourite of mine. It is an ok body wash - foams up well and cleans my body. But there is minimal exfoliation as I can't feel it at all. But maybe that is because I am used to really gritty body scrubs (including the St Ives facial scrubs) that really exfoliate and scrub off skin.
I don't really like the scent either - it kinda smells like Raro cordial to me. But again maybe this is because I prefer warmer scents like vanilla and jasmine.
Tips: Use will a loofah or exfoliating glove
St. Ives is a great brand that I know and trust. This Apricot Scrub is magnificent, and I love how it contains 100% natural jojoba beads making it as gentle on my skin as can be! The gentle exfoliating action leaves my legs and arms feeling smooth and smelling like sweet, juicy Apricots.
Tips: Use four times a week as it is gentle on skin
I love the smell of this product and the fact that the beads are gentle enough not to scratch my skin. The only downside for me is that my skin reacts to too much use of it and then I don't get the full potential of the scrub. I would use it if my skin had calmed down a bit but it seems to be sticking to being extremely sensitive so unfortunately this is not the product for me.
Love the smell of this bodywash, but didn't find it exfoliating enough on a shower puff so used it with exfoliating gloves. Does leave my skin a bit tight so probably won't purchase again
This was my first exfoliating body wash. It has a really pleasant fragrance, and the exfoliation is not harsh at all - in fact, you can't really feel it. It really is more of a body wash than an exfoliator.
The product has a lot more chemicals than the description suggests. Yes, it does have natural ingredients, but there's not that many, and aside from water, they're pretty far down on the list (which is arranged in quantitative order). However, it's reasonably cheap and easy to find.
I used this a while ago as I have dry skin as well as ingrown hairs on my arms and thighs. I really LOVED the smell, but I found I had to use alot to make it actually do what its made to do. So, I ended up going through a rather large bottle very quickly. I don't feel it was worth the price I paid. I feel as if it could have someone exfoliant in it to make the job alot easier. On a postive note, It didn't dry my skin out further, and didn't cause abrasions on my skin (like what happens with pumices stone). I use the apricot face scrub whenever I wash my hair (2-4 days), and find that is effective. I don't think i'll be rushing out to buy it again though.
I haven’t used this stuff in years, I stopped using it because it used to dry my skin out something terrible,the smell is a little sweet for my liking but that’s probably the best thing about it