The widely popular St. Ives Apricot Scrub is actually damaging your skin. The crushed walnut powder actually creates microscopic tears in the skin & can create long term damage. With this scrub being so abrasive, it can also leave you vulnerable to irritation & even worse, infection. More people have become aware of the concerning effects of this product, that the company is now facing a lawsuit. This just goes to show you shouldn’t just use what is popular, but to educate yourself on the products you choose. So if this is a product you currently are using, it's time to switch!
Alternatives:
Skin Script’s Raspberry Refining Scrub.
This exfoliant uses jojoba beads & blue corn meal for gentle physical exfoliation, with raspberry to soothe any irritation or inflammation. Using this product weekly will help remove any surface build-up, as well as brighten, energize, & refine your skin. This non-abrasive exfoliant is great for any skin type.
An organic option is Livia’s Blueberry Botanical Exfoliating Masque.
This product also helps to exfoliate & decongest pores with jojoba beads & blue corn. Blueberry & cranberry load the skin with antioxidants helping create a healthy glowing complexion. Oxygenating, detoxifying, & exfoliating for most skin types.