~~~Is St. Ives Gentle Apricot Scub any good?~~~?
I'd used the regular st. ives scrub many years ago, and it was way too harsh for my sensitive skin. I use cetaphil facial cleanser as my main facial wash and for a scrub, one can just mix some baking soda with the cetaphil and use that 1-2 times a week (any more may be too harsh for one's skin). I got the baking soda/cetaphil tip from author Paula Begoun in her book 'Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me'.
Reply:I've used it before, but it doesn't improve my skin condition. And the beads are a little too rough for my liking, so I switch to The Body Shop's Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator, which is gentler.
Reply:I love it too. I use the Acne-Prone formula and it works really well. About the only thing I sometimes have trouble with is when I use it and really scrub, then rinse my face in hot water, sometimes my face gets red. But if you use lukewarm water, you ought to be okay. I remember my great grandma used to use it, no joke... haha. It's great stuff though, and it's dirt cheap.
Reply:Yes, Oh Yes! This product is consistently voted as one of the best celebrity beauty secrets! I've used it for years and even though I buy a variety of more expensive beauty products, I've discovered that there's no reason whatsoever to buy expensive scrubs!! As long as they keep making it, I'll buy St. Ives Apricot Scrub!
BTW, since you have acne prone skin, you'll definitely want to go with the Gentle formula! Good Luck!
Reply:I use the same thing but only 2-3 times a week. I love it! I have really oily skin and black heads and it really helps control my problems. Remember not to over use it or you can do more damage than good. Good luck!
Reply:I used that stuff when I was young, and I loved it....It's made out of ground apricot pits, I think. The didn't have a gentle formula when I used to use it, but since they do offer a gentle product now, I think I'd try that first! Good luck!
Reply:I have used both regular scrub from st. ives and the one for senstive skin and my skin is sensitive/combination. The regular never bothered my skin though. For you I believe they actually have one for acne prone skin. St. Ives face scrubs are good and also inexpensive. They are the only face scrubs I use and I would recommend them. The one I am using now says it is gentle enough for everyday use.(the one for sensitive skin)
Reply:1] use the formula for your skin type. If you have oily, use that, sensitive, use that.
2] use it every day for two weeks. Initially you will have more zits because the deeper ones will surface, but then the new clear skin will show up.
3] buy face wash, toner, sunscreen, and moisturizer for your skin type. Use wash, toner, sunscreen in AM, and wash, toner, moisturizer in PM.
4] use Aapri or St Ives apricot scrub to exfoliate twice a week.
5] avoid fried, fast, or junk food - even diet junk food.
6] drink 1/2 gallon of water a day.
7] take a quality multivitamin with minerals every day.
8] keep hands and hair off face.
9] use non-comdogenic makeup [ on package label ].
Reply:I have been using this product for about eight years now and I love it. For skin with acne, try the one for oily skin first. I use the invigorating now, because my acne isn't so bad anymore. Its wonderful because no matter how dry your skin is, it moisturizes and cleans away dead skin.
:) Love it.
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