St. Ives Apricot Scrub?

Question

Is this product good for acne or just good for making your skin smooth? I wouldn't expect it to work over night but after a couple days I expect the nasty pimples to start clearing up..
Would I be better off using another type of cleanser, such as Biore? Is this a product that should only be used as a mask or once a week? If you've used it, how do you feel about it? Thanks for the info!

Answer 1

I use this product and it is great! Once you start using it you will notice the difference when you use and when you don't. It makes your pores smaller.

More info on acne below:

Here's a simple formula for keeping the acne away.
1. Go Buy two face cleaners: 1 clearsil pads and 1 apricot scrub
- Use clearsil pad to clean your face every morning and before bed. (Wash face with water, dry, use pad, don't dry).
- Apricot scrub. Use this at least once a week. Best to use every other day though. Easiest to use in shower. After use then use clearsil pad.
2. Use rubbing alcohol for spot reduction. Dip Q tip in rubbing alcohol and apply to pimple before bed.
3. Don't cause scars: Don't pick if you don't have to.
4. Keep your hair clean. Our hair has so much oil in it (even dry hair). Many people don't realize that a lot of acne comes from hair. This means shower at least every other day.
5. Keep your pillow case clean. Wash weekly. If you don't have washer and dryer then wash in bathtub. It holds a lot of oil!
6. If you are a female you can also buy some concelear. If you can afford it buy oil free concelear (like Physicians Formula). If not then buy 99 cent concelear (wet n wild brand is cheap). You can use this to cover up acne while in public and for some reason i think it helps to wear it.
7. Drinks lots of water!!!

If you can't afford to buy acne products listed above there are home remedy formulas.
Instead of clearsil pads apply rubbing alcohol with cloth.
Instead of apricot scrub mix oil free soap with sugar (I used to keep a glass jar of sugar in my bathroom).

If this doesn't work you can ask your doctor to prescribe Benzol Peroxide (use it in place of the cleansing pads), it's a bit stronger.

You can't get rid of scars until you've been acne free for 3 months. At this time you can start using scar meds. like Mederma.

Tip: Hot water opens pores so you can clean them out. Cold water closes them.

Tip: Don't ever rub face dry with a towel. Either blot dry or let air dry. Towel particles clog up pores.

Additional Information:
If your skin gets dry after using products it probably means you have skin that's on the dry side to begin with. Buy a moisturizer or facial lotion that is oil free and use after applying cleansing product (and before applying makeup if you use it).

Hair is very oily. You should wash hair before bed to prevent this problem. And don't condition the top of your hair, only from the nape of the neck down.

REMEMBER: You have to use all steps for it to be effective.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

well i used St. Ives Apricot scrub for about a month then i switched to Pro Active but St. Ives Apricot Scrub worked better and i went back to it. since then my ance has strated to clear away. i still have acne here and there but not as bad as before. i am only 12 years old i believe that its a great scrub

Answer 3

I use the Apricot Scrub 3 times a week and it works great for me! It helps a lot and it doesn't seem to hurt my skin at all using it 3 times a week. I wouldn't use it every day, but I love using it!

Answer 4

With acne, stay away from fragrance. I think Aveno and Biore both make scrubs without fragrance.

A dermatologist told me that the best thing you can do is use a basic cleanser and use a new wash cloth with each cleansing. (Helps to remove dry skin.)

I use a scrub, but when your skin is inflamed anything that rubs your pores isn't good because it creates more oil. However, the scrub can really help with removing dry skin which clogs your pores.

Answer 5

i've been using the medicated apricot scrub for years. each time i try another cleanser (just to try something new), i end up going back to it because my face breaks out when i stop using the scrub.

i'm not sure what you mean by "used as a mask." i've never used it as a mask and i don't advise that you do. i use it 3-4 times a week, mostly as an evening cleansing routine.

Answer 6

Be careful with these harsh scrubs, they can actually tear the pores. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest, then the face, then the body. If you have inflammation with the acne, this can be incredibly harsh on your skin. One way to treat acne is to use a 1/ 4 teaspoon of salt with a 1 Tbls. of olive oil. The salt can clear up acne and exfoliate naturally and the oil will bring the natural oils back into the skin. It sounds odd and I didn't believe it, but it is true.

Answer 7

I, like the first responce, have been using it for a couple of years, and also only use it once a week while showering. If you have acne, some good products on the market right now, are pro-active, or acne-free (which is like the generic for pro-active). i use acne-free and it cleared my face right up...and i use the st. ives on days when im in a hurry and dont have time to do the 3 steps of acne-free. if you're looking for a less expensive route, try neutrogena deep clean facial wash, or neutrogena daily foaming face wash (thats what my sister uses and she never breaks out). so basically what you need all depends on the degree of how bad your acne is. pro-active and acne free is when you cant seem to get rid of your acne, and neutrogena is for when you have little blemishes now and then. good luck.

Answer 8

I used the medicated St Ives Apriot Scrub. I help clear up my face. I used mine everyday. I love it. I hope this helps

Answer 9

I don't like the stuff. I find the particles in the scrub too harsh for my face... It made my skin raw and sore! So I used it on my hands and elbows instead. I switched to Olay Daily Facial cleansing cloths, and my skin has never looked or felt better!! Don't fall for the Target/ Walgreens knock-offs... They DO NOT work as well as the original!

Answer 10

i've used it for the past couple of years. it can be good for a once-a-week exfoliation (i found that the regular st. ives was too harsh for my skin so i use the gentle formula). i've usually used this product in combination with others, such as neutrogena clear pore, which can be used as both a mask and a daily cleanser. so i can't tell you if the st. ives alone got rid of pimples ...