St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Face Scrub
- 6 ounce tube of face scrub
- Salicylic acid acne medication, oil free
- Walnut shell powder as the physical exfoliant
- 3 to 4 times a week is the stated use
- Apricot scent, listed for oily skin
- Face only, paraben free and non-comedogenic
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A physical face scrub with salicylic acid and walnut shells, aimed at oily skin and blemishes. Only oily skin is named, so other skin types get no guidance.
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ASIN: B0000536Y7Category: Skin Scrubs
Overview
Massaging onto damp skin in small circles is how this tube scrub is used, working walnut shell powder and apricot extract across the face before it is rinsed away.
A physical scrub with an acne medication gives oily, blemish-prone skin both abrasion and a treatment step in one tube. The limit is skin type, since the listing names oily skin and says nothing about sensitive or dry faces.
Who it's for
A routine for oily, acne-prone skin that already tolerates a gritty scrub suits this formula. Shoppers wanting a chemical-only exfoliant or a body scrub should look elsewhere, since this one is listed for the face.
Pros and cons
- Salicylic acid acne medication
- Walnut shell powder exfoliant
- Oil free and paraben free
- Natural apricot extract
- Physical scrub, abrasive by design
- Listed for oily skin only
- Face use only
- Apricot scent, not fragrance-free
Performance notes
Crushed walnut shell powder does the physical exfoliating, rubbed in circles across damp skin, while salicylic acid is the medication aimed at blemishes. Results depend on pressure and on sticking to the stated frequency. The shell powder is milled with rounded edges, which the listing describes as a softer scrub.
Specifications
| Brand | St. Ives |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 6 ounce, pack of 1 |
| Item Weight | 13.61 glower than 83% of 30 skin scrubs |
| Package Size Name | 6 oz. |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 6 fluid ounceshigher than 77% of 31 skin scrubs |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Oil free |
| Material Features | Natural |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Oily |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Special Ingredients | Salicylic acid, walnut shell powder |
| Scent Name | Apricot |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Skin Exfoliant Type | Physical |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acne, exfoliating |
| Active Ingredients | Salicylic acid |
| Product Benefits | Blemish Control |
| Skin Tone | All |
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Frequently asked questions
Can St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub go on sensitive skin?
The listing names oily skin as the skin type and calls it a physical exfoliant. It gives no guidance for sensitive skin, so check with a dermatologist first.
Is St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub a chemical exfoliant?
The listing classes the exfoliant type as physical, using walnut shell powder. Salicylic acid is the acne medication in the formula.
Can I use St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub on my body?
The listing gives the face as the target area and names no body use.
Is St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub oil free?
Yes. It is listed as oil free, paraben free and non-comedogenic.