St.Ives Apricot scrub has been a holy grail of mine for a while now. I first, discovered this product when it was on sale at the drug store. This product has saved me the trouble and money from spending all my money on products that claim to help acne. I would rate this product a staple 10/10. This scrub leaves my combination skin feeling very nourished and soft. This has removed a ton of my forehead acne and gently exfoliates my skin. Since this does exfoliate your skin, it is recommended to be used every few days. I use this 3 times a week and in-between using it, I just wash my face with cold water. This scrub has a grainy creamy texture, almost like sand. I noticed a difference in my complexion after a few uses and it has kept my face in tip top shape. I use this scrub in the morning by wetting my face and applying a tiny bit of the scrub onto my face. I then GENTLY massage the product into my face so that it isn't too harsh (make sure that you don't scrub too hard on your pimples). I wash my face with cold water and pat it dry with a towel. Patting your face with your towel is ten times better than rubbing the life force out of it! I would purchase a small face towel to use separate from my bath towel. As a person who suffers from shoulder acne, I found that this works best on it. The smell is also pretty good. I was honestly scared to try this product because of all the negative reviews but I'm glad I tried it out for myself. The reason I don't find it too drying as other people have experienced is because I use a moisturizer afterwards! Using a moisturizer is essential after exfoliating. I personally use coconut oil as a moisturizer or the Neutrogena one. It also removes my face makeup easily. Don't use it to remove your eye makeup because it will irritate your eyes. Also, take out your contact lenses before using this. Overall I'd have to say it is one of my favourite products. The price, the benefits and end result will want you craving it more and more!
