Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub — Reddit Reviews
by St. Ives
Updated September 12, 2026
Physical exfoliant with crushed walnut shells; common barrier damage and irritation risk.
What the community says
A coarse facial scrub made with crushed walnut shells that physically exfoliates skin. Used mostly by those who tolerate harsh scrubs or need strong texture smoothing. It can cause micro-tears, redness, and worsen sensitive or compromised skin barriers, so it’s risky for fragile skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Regular use often damages skin barrier causing redness and irritation
- Walnut shell abrasives may cause micro-tears and allergic reactions
- Harsh for sensitive skin, rosacea, and breakouts, exacerbating symptoms
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Real Reddit threads — 54 mentions across 28 threads
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub on Reddit, in one place — 28 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.”
Cautionary
“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.”
Cautionary
“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
“Just don't use them after you've burned your face off with a combination of St Ives, Noxzema and Clerasil”
Cautionary
“Topped off with some lovely St Ives shell scrub. I'm surprised my poor skin ever made it lol”
Cautionary
“Hear me out- use the apricot scrub on your feet”
Cautionary
“enjoy your St Ives apricot scrub”
Mentioned
“St Ives”
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“apricot scrub”
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“I’d recommend some St. Ives Apricot Scrub - works wonders.”
Positive
“what dermatologists don’t want you to know”
Positive
“Rub your face with lemon juice first”
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