St. Ives Apricot Scrub
October 21st, 2009 by Chronic Consumer
One of the most important things to do in the fight against acne is to exfoliate on a regular basis in order to help remove dead skin cells and bacteria and keep pores clear. I have been doing this, but I previously thought that the actual exfoliator I used wouldn’t make much difference. So I was using a gentle Aloe blend from the Body Shop, and liked it well enough. But it didn’t do anything for my acne.
So after a bit more research, I decided to try the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. There are a few different varieties of this scrub; I went with the Blemish and Blackhead Control version. To be honest, I’ve tried so many acne products that I wasn’t expecting this to work at all. Imagine my surprise, then, when it at least helped with my blackheads!
While I can’t say that using this scrub has resulted in fewer pimples, it makes a noticeable difference on my blackheads. Right after I use it, I can see that all blackheads are completely gone from my nose. I mean, it’s even more effective than Biore Pore Strips, which I love! Sure, the blackheads eventually come back, but I can’t really blame the scrub for that.
The only thing I don’t like about this St. Ives Apricot Scrub is that it’s pretty rough on my skin. Even when I massage it in gently, it still hurts a bit and isn’t very pleasant. So I can only use the scrub once a week at most, which might be having a negative impact on its effectiveness.
Overall, though, I have to say that I’m pleased with what the St. Ives Apricot Scrub — Blemish and Blackhead Control does for my blackheads. It’s a very noticeable difference, so I use the scrub a few hours before going out to an important event. Now, if I can only find something to work on my stubborn pimples…!
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December 30th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Hi..may i ask that after you used this product,your blackheads are totally gone or just less noticeable?if discontinued using it,will the blackheads come back again?and how long did you use to remove your blackheads totally?I would like to know.thanks
December 31st, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Hi Cyndi,
Whenever I use this scrub, my blackheads disappear for a few days. My pores are still noticeable and all that, so it’s not a magic product that suddenly gives me beautiful skin, but it does work on the blackheads. Unfortunately, the blackheads do come back, so I have to keep using the scrub to maintain my skin. It’s worth it, though, IMO.
Good luck!
January 1st, 2012 at 3:25 am
Thanks for your information ya. I will go buy and try it. But i heard that some people will feel ‘harsh’ when use it.really?Actually i am finding some ways or product that can totally remove blackheads.So,do you have any product or way that can let blackheads totally gone?
January 3rd, 2012 at 5:26 am
Yes, this product was harsh for me too, as I wrote in my review. I just tried to rub it on as lightly as possible and I only use it once or twice a week (definitely NOT every day). Sorry, I don’t have another suggestion for blackhead removal besides going to an aesthetician. Even then, I’m not sure if the process is permanent. If you find something, please come back and let me know!
January 4th, 2012 at 4:48 am
Okay. If I have find something that can really remove blackheads,I sure will be telling you. Anyways, thank you for let me know more deeply about this product!