I will begin this review by saying that I am fussy and particular when it comes to facial exfoliators. There is a fine line between too harsh and too gentle, and it can be such a satisfying and skin changing aspect to your routine if the right product is found. Currently, nothing beats my Clarins One Step Exfoliating cleanser, which is pricey but lasts forever. I received the Skinfood Exfoliating Scrub in a GoodieBox and decided to give it a try.
Most exfoliators that I have tried have had an even consistency of 'beads' and these make up the bulk of the product. The Skinfood exfoliator however has larger 'beads' scattered throughout a thick, creamy formula. The thickness of the products means that it can be moved over my face easily without slipping between my fingers. I did find the beads scratchy, perhaps because they are natural. The exfoliator feels like certain parts of my face are being scratched and harshly exfoliated, whilst other parts are simply being cleansed.
I take a lot of interest in my skincare and as I am treating acne scarring exfoliating is an important aspect of my skincare. Therefore, I won't be continuing to use the Skinfood exfoliating scrub, I will be passing it onto my partner instead. For somebody that isn't quite so fussy, or places value on natural based skincare, this would be an affordable purchase that can be picked up from the supermarket.
Oh I am in love with the exfoliator, I exfoliate at least every second day in the morning while showering and this product does not disappoint. I love that the exfoliant in the product is natural walnut shell rather than those horrible plastic microbeads that have gained so much media attention lately.
The product is very thick and creamy which helps to give an even application, there is also a fairly decent amount of exfoliators in the product which I love, so many scrubs out there have very few exfoliant particles in it compared to the solution which means you have to scrub for quite a while to get the desired result.
This product delivered on all promises, it cleanses, removes dead skin cells and debris whilst leaving my skin soft and smooth without irritating the skin, I can most certainly say that I have noticed a small reduction in my pore size and the amount of whiteheads on my cheeks which I can only put down to this product.