I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this earlier! This exfoliating scrub is a must have in my skincare collection.
First of all I love that this is made in New Zealand and is readily available at supermarkets, plus it is so affordable - which you can usually buy on sale too!
I love a more grittier exfoliator opposed to a gentle scrub and this one does wonders on my skin, leaving it soft and smooth straight after using. It makes my skin a perfect base for a night time oil or makeup base before work. I use this twice a week without fail! It's not hard to forget to use it because I LOVE using it. This is one product I can't live without!
On the plus also, it smells fresh and citrusy (lime is an ingredient so I definitely pick this up). I love that this is natural based and paraben free! 100% recommend if you prefer a really good facial exfoliation!
I really love the Skinfood brand. I think they make wonderful products for sensitive skin. I received this scrub when I bought a Skinfood beauty bundle online. I was excited to give this a go.
This comes in the same white and green packaging as their other products. In the tube you get 100ml, which is the same amount as their moisturisers. The tube stands on its lid, which is great for using up the very last of the product.
I use exfoliators once a week on my face, and before I shave my legs. My skin is quite dry and sensitive, so exfoliating too much is bad for it. The packaging does not state whether this scrub is for your face or body. I only used this scrub on my body. The reason is because this scrub is quite grainy and rough in texture. I thought it would be too rough for my face.
This scrub does not appear to use microbeads, which is great! Instead it uses crushed walnut shell which is combined with cucumber, honey, aloe vera, almond and lime. The scrub itself is a cream coloured creme with brown gritty fragments of walnut.The lime scent of the scrub is strong, and very pleasant and refreshing.
My main issue with this scrub is that you have to apply it with your hands. I like to put my exfoliator onto a loofah, and then rub that on my body. But when I tried that with this scrub, it was too thick and chunky, and most of it stayed stuck to the loofah. It worked better on my body when I applied it with my hands, and it did leave my skin feeling soft, but I don't think it is the ideal body scrub. It may work better as a face scrub, which I do prefer to apply with my hands.
Tips: Rub it directly onto your skin with your hands. Do not use it with a loofah.