Apricot Scrub — Reddit Reviews
by St. Ives
Updated July 30, 2026
Distinctly gritty crushed walnut shell exfoliation for intense physical smoothing
What the community says
Physical exfoliant loaded with crushed walnut shells that delivers gritty texture smoothing but frequently causes micro-tears, redness, and barrier damage especially on sensitive or acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Distinctly gritty crushed walnut shell exfoliation for intense physical smoothing
- Affordable and easily found in drugstores for body or occasional face use
- Many users report soft, smooth skin when limiting frequency
Watch out for
- Harsh on sensitive and acne-prone skin with frequent complaints of redness and irritation
- Can cause micro-tears and long-term skin barrier damage if used overzealously
- Not recommended for oily or hyperpigmented skin due to over-exfoliation risks
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Real Reddit threads
19 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction +4 more
“Morning Wash: Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash, and St Ives Apricot scrub every other day”
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“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.”
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“it felt like rubbing glass shard paste on my face.”
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“Just don't use them after you've burned your face off with a combination of St Ives, Noxzema and Clerasil”
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“Hear me out- use the apricot scrub on your feet”
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“I still use them around for bikini bumps and occasional clogged pore. Works great”
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“I’d recommend some St. Ives Apricot Scrub - works wonders.”
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“St. Ives Apricot Scrub - works wonders.”
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“I’d recommend some St. Ives Apricot Scrub”
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“I exfoliate once a week or more if I have flakes from Tret”
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“using the St. Ives apricot scrub”
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“Other than that I exfoliate once a week or more if I have flakes from Tret, using the St. Ives apricot scrub.”
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