Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub — Reddit Reviews
by St. Ives
Updated October 1, 2026
Walnut-shell physical exfoliation smooths texture fast; harsh, abrasive, and barrier-unfriendly.
What the community says
A gritty walnut-shell and corn-meal scrub for people who insist on immediate, tactile exfoliation rather than subtle chemical smoothing. It can leave resilient oily skin polished, but sensitive, acne-prone, rosacea-prone, or barrier-damaged skin risks irritation.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Crushed walnut shell feels like gravel or glass on facial skin
- Frequent use can worsen irritation and compromise the moisture barrier
- Rosacea users report flare-ups and long barrier-repair fallout
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Real Reddit threads — 60 mentions across 26 threads
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more, summarized.
“Morning Wash: Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash, and St Ives Apricot scrub every other day”
Cautionary
“Damn. Lol even with the St. Ives!?”
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“YIKES not the St Ives Apricot Scrub!! I’m an esthetician and that stuff is terrible for your skin.”
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“my mom bought me some St. Ives apricot scrub.”
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“My face was swollen and covered in hives”
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“St. Ives uses crushed up walnut shells.”
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“St Ives Scrub in the eye. I remember that pain.”
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“That St. Ives Apricot Scrub, fucking hell. I curse to eternal damnation the marketing team that made that a thing.”
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“It felt like rubbing glass shard paste on my face.”
Cautionary
“Topped off with some lovely St Ives shell scrub. I'm surprised my poor skin ever made it lol”
Mentioned
“Hear me out- use the apricot scrub on your feet”
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“The apricot scrub is A+, it's just not meant to be ground into the skin for its "exfoliation," it's just a gentle rub”
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“enjoy your St Ives apricot scrub”
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“St Ives”
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“apricot scrub”
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“I’d recommend some St. Ives Apricot Scrub - works wonders.”
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“what dermatologists don’t want you to know”
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“Rub your face with lemon juice first”
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