St. Ives 10077043704148 Acne Control Apricot Face Scrub, 2% Salicylic Acid, 6 oz, 4-Pack
Product description
When acne-prone skin needs exfoliation as part of a weekly routine, St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Face Scrub combines physical exfoliants with salicylic acid. What makes that combination useful? It helps lift dead skin cells while salicylic acid helps unclog pores and prevent new breakouts. Use it on damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly.
Practical tips
Squeeze a dime-sized amount onto your fingertips and massage it over damp skin using small circular motions, then rinse well. The recommended use is two to three times a week, making it easy to plan alongside your usual cleansing and moisturizing steps. Keep the massage gentle and follow with your regular moisturizer if that is part of your routine.
This scrub is formulated for acne-prone skin and offers a different approach from a cleanser focused only on washing away surface residue: it pairs exfoliating particles with 2% salicylic acid. Customer feedback often describes skin feeling fresh and clean after use, though opinions on gentleness vary. Some find it gentle, while others consider the scrub slightly harsh, so a light touch is a practical way to use its exfoliating texture.
Tech specs
- Product: Apricot facial scrub for acne-prone skin
- Active ingredient: 2% salicylic acid
- Exfoliants: 100% natural exfoliants, including walnut shell and apricot pit powders
- Size and pack: 6 oz, 4-pack
- Formula: Paraben-free and non-comedogenic
- Packaging: Tube made with over 50% recycled plastic
Benefits
The formula brings together two kinds of exfoliation. Finely milled walnut shell and apricot pit powders physically polish away dead skin cells, while salicylic acid helps unclog pores and prevent new breakouts. Used as directed, that combination supports a smoother, cleaner-feeling complexion and is tailored to the needs of acne-prone skin.
Apricot extract adds another ingredient drawn from the fruit, and the product is dermatologist tested. Its non-comedogenic formula is designed not to clog pores, while the paraben-free formulation and PETA-certified cruelty-free status may also matter when comparing skincare options. The tube uses more than 50% recycled plastic, a packaging detail to consider when choosing a face scrub.
Questions before you buy
How often should I use the scrub? The directions recommend using it two to three times a week. Apply a dime-sized amount to damp skin, massage gently in small circles, and rinse thoroughly.
What skin concern is this formula made for? It is positioned for acne-prone skin. The 2% salicylic acid helps unclog pores and prevent new breakouts, while the exfoliating powders help remove dead skin cells.
What exfoliants does it contain? The formula uses 100% natural exfoliants, including finely milled walnut shell and apricot pit powders, alongside apricot extract and salicylic acid.
Is it worth it?
For shoppers looking for an exfoliating face scrub made specifically for acne-prone skin, this St. Ives formula brings physical polishing and 2% salicylic acid together in one routine step. Its four-pack format provides multiple tubes, while the recommended two-to-three-times-weekly use makes it suited to a planned exfoliation routine rather than a daily scrub.