St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub Review

St. Ives Apricot Scrub has probably been part of every girls skin care routine at one point or another. It's been part of mine for about 6 or 7 years, so it's a product I'm very familiar with. St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub is not tested on animals, dermatologist tested, oil free, paraben free, contains 100% natural extracts and exfoliants and is made in the USA. I  purchased my 10oz jar at Ulta for $5.49.
This apricot scrub is available in two packaging formats. A 6.3oz squeeze tube, and a 10 oz jar as show above. I like both versions, they each have their pros and cons. The squeeze tube is more convenient and travel friendly, but contains nearly 4oz less than the jar. The jar is a better value, with 4 more oz for only a dollar or two more. However, its a large, bulky jar, making it inconvenient to travel with, it takes up a good amount of space, and isn't the most hygienic form of packaging. The jar is made of a sturdy white plastic with screw top lid. Labeling is fairly appealing and promotes a natural image with its use of pictures of fresh apricots.
The scrub has a thick consistency with a texture that's both gritty and smooth. It has a pleasant, natural scent, that's fresh. It smells a bit like dried apricots, but not as sweet. It's refreshing.

It feels smooth on the face until you start rubbing it in. This scrub can be very harsh if used incorrectly. The key to using this product correctly is to dampen your face with warm water, massage it onto the skin in a circular motion, and rinse off with warm water. I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub all over. On my legs after shaving, my hands before doing my nails, my feet or elbows when they're feeling rough. I use this scrub on my face every two to three days, anymore would be too often.
Even though this scrub is a bit harsh on the skin, I never experience any redness or stinging after use. The label claims its non-irritating and I agree.
The results I get from this scrub are great. My skin is extremely soft and smooth after use. It looks and feels a lot healthier with a more even texture.  It does a great job removing any rough patches and dead skin.
A few things I'd like to mention; this scrub is not 100% natural, only the extracts (apricot) and exfoliants (walnut shell powder) are. If you have a nut allergy, you may want to steer clear of this scrub, as walnut shell powder is the second ingredient.
I highly recommend St.Ives scrubs, and all their products as well. They're always very high quality. St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub is a drugstore skin care classic for a reason. It exfoliates well, leaving behind impressive results. A tube or jar of this scrub will get a lot of use out of it before you run out, and its available for a very affordable price. Some may find it too harsh, but for me, this is the perfect exfoliater. This'll remain in my skin care routine for a long time.