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17:52

ST Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub : Product Review

So I finally joined the band wagon of people with acne trying out the St Ives Fresh skin apricot scrub... And it's amazing!

Hello lovelies

Happy Thursday, I know a product review post is long overdue but guess who has a 9-5 now? ( me, obviously!), yeah I'd let you know all about it in due time.

After reading the reviews on acne.com, mostly bad to be honest, I was a bit skeptical about squeezing out N3250 (yes it was that expensive) but I got it.

Would I recommend this?

Absolutely.

This scrub claims to deeply exfoliate while providing a clean, soft and glowing skin.

My Experience:

I know how St Ives is a very old brand but this was my first time trying out their products. Mine came in a small container about 10oz and the lid closes tightly which makes it easy to carry.

The scrub is cream in color and you can see the large brown microbeads, it smells divine although it gets nauseating after a while.

At first the particles are rough and very harsh so I won't advice anyone with sensitive skin to use this, but regardless, this scrub really does it's job and my skin really softens and glows after rinsing it off.

I totally ignored the directions of use, which was about 3-4 times a week for the "best results" because I felt it'll be a little bit too much. I use it once a week and my acne significantly reduced and I've noticed the acne scars starting to fade gradually.

PROS:

It exfoliates the skin without extremely drying out like most scrubs do.

Brightens up the skin after one use.

It's very versatile. I read reviews on people using the scrub for back acne and it worked for them.

It has a very travel-friendly packaging.

It's 100% natural. Everything from the ingredients to the microbeads is natural.

CONS:

It's totally not advisable for people with sensitive skin as the microbeads can be too abrasive.

It doesn't treat severe acne. If you're looking for a product to treat severe acne, this isn't the scrub for you.

Will I Repurchase?

Yes.

Have you tried this scrub before? Did it work for you or not? Do let me know in the comments you know I always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.

Love Always,

11:38

20 Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas

17:21

How To Treat Yourself | The Treat Yourself Series

01:40

Taking Stock : One

Time to go back to the less serious, more fun blogging days. I spotted Stephanie's taking stock post(check out her blog Here) and since the response to my TMI Tag post (here) was massive, I'm in!

Hi lovelies,

Its Friday!!

Time to let you into my world, grab a cuppa and enjoy.

Making : An astonishing progress in everything, school and health-wise. Progress is good, right?

Drinking: the creamiest cup of Hot chocolate. Yes, it's past midnight. I know.

Listening : to Tatiana Menaios' Like You, on repeat. It's an awfully beautiful song, very relaxing (Search Dami O. On soundcloud and keep up with my favorite songs).

Eating: A lot of fruits lately. I had a fruit salad for dinner and I'm proud of myself. I literally am following my June resolutions.

Reading: Nothing yet. I absolutely forgot to download Kindle yesterday so I can hop on to Sarah Aluko's First Born. I'd do that today, definitely, you should too.

Thinking: Of all the meetings I scheduled for this weekend, I'm stressed thinking about them, already.

Wishing : For an all expense paid summer vacation to Greece, it's so beautiful there and it's well deserved. I need a break from all the chaos in my life.

Wanting: a paid summer internship program, preferably in the fashion area.

Smelling: Dew. It's almost 2am so that's absolutely normal.

Loving: My new phone and Manicure. Grey is absolutely not one of my favorite colors but on my nails? Super adorable. Coincidentally, my phone is grey too.

Praying: For world peace. It's super scary hearing about the lots killed in racist, terrorist attacks. I hope there's peace soon in all countries affected (even mine, Nigeria).

Laughing : on the phone with a friend. Yes, I have friends that call at weird hours.

Wearing: An oversized tee and its super comfy.

Feeling : very thankful for life, most especially. When I think about everything that goes on in the world, today, I'm most grateful.

Noticing: how my acne scars have been clearing up and how brighter my skin is , don't worry I'd let you in on my current skincare routine.

Subscribed : to an awful lot of YouTubers lately, mostly comedians. When I'm feeling down (and the internet is not down) I just click on a video and laugh the night away, literally.

Astonished: how much my instagram following has increased, still hoping its real. Most of them are also bloggers / influencers like myself.

That's it for my very first stock taking. If you enjoyed this post let me know in the comments. You know I always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.

Love always,

12:02

June Goals.

12:57

The Ultimate Guide To A Skincare Routine

The ultimate guide to a skincare routine - no lime/lemon involved!

Skincare doesn't need to be too expensive or complicated to work the wonders they were born to perform, just a little bit of thoughtfulness works it's magic.

Grab a cuppa darling, this is totally worthwhile!

Hello lovelies!

Happy Friday!, How are you doing?

Alright, we all know everyone deserves a proper skincare routine in order to have a flawless and spotless complexion -don't we all?

I've been able to reduce my acne and hyper-pigmentation scars with these 6 easy steps, it works! - Get in here girls!

1. A Bad ass Makeup Remover

Now, I discovered face wipes weren't enough, when it comes to taking off makeup, a clean canvas (face) is key! I love damping my entire face or wherever make up has been with coconut oil (or almond oil) then proceeding with my wipes. It lifts everything easily and you know the many benefits of coconut oil for the skin. We all know how annoying left over under-eye makeup and mascara can be?, I loved the Neutrogena Oil free Eye Make up remover when i used it, sadly, i can't find it anywhere in Lagos.

2. A No nonsense Cleanser

Don't we all get tired of those 'Jack of all trades' cleansers, the ones that promises to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate ( some even claim to nourish).

All a girl needs, is a cleanser that lifts dirt off the face easily and after I studied my skin and clogging it with harmful cleansers (literally!) I knew I was extremely acne and breakout prone. The Garnier Micellar Water and a cotton pad works perfectly for my skin.

3. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

I cannot stress how important exfoliating is, we all need to get rid of dead skin cells, asides that, Exfoliating helps in improving the skin's texture, appearance and clarity giving a brighter skin. I remember my first Facial Scrub, The Queen Helene Oatmeal and Honey Scrub ,it was soothing, very gentle and I literally could see a difference, every time I washed it off. Then, My current fave. The Aveeno Positively radiant Brightening scrub which I used along with the Vanity Planet Exfoliating Spin Brush (which I lost in transit), it worked amazingly for my skin. I can't wait till I re-purchase the Spin Brush ( You can Get it 70% off the brush HERE ).

4. Get Masked
We all know the benefits of a good facial mask. My favourite thing about face masks is how 'tight' it leaves the face afterwards. the right face masks work amazingly in pulling out toxins, unclogging pores and even helping in toning the skin.
If you want that deep cleansing face mask that is absolutely relaxing and gives you an inevitable glow, you should try a face mask, its even important to your general skin routine as it makes your moisturiser, lotion or serum absorbed faster. My fave kind of masks are the peel off mask, i absolutely can't wait to try the activated charcoal, everyone seems to be obsessed with ( If you have, do leave Me a comment on how it worked for you).

5.. You Got To Moisturise Baby!
I cannot explain how much important using a moisturiser is, asides preventing ashy knees and elbows (and feet!! My biggest pet peeves), It helps in hydrating the skin, after all these routine steps, the skin tends to feel dry, moisturisers helps to return the moisture lost.
it is also important to use a moisturiser that contains SPF 15+, to prevent sun damage to the skin. my favourite moisturiser to use is the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion, I've been using this for almost 5years (Yes, I'm obsessed!) I can never get tired of the Cocoa Butter fragrance at all, its extremely good and your body literally smells of cocoa butter, ALL DAY!!

6. Eat Healthy
One of my new year resolutions was to workout and be awfully healthy this year, the workout part failed by the way, but i literally have noticed a lot of changes since i started eating right.
Here's the thing, i was eating to be fit, but over the first few months i noticed a lot of difference, including smooth and brighter skin. This year has probably been the year i ate the most fruits (in my entire life). I believe eating healthy helps a lot for the skin and the entire body.

What is your skin routine like And what products do you swear by? What do you think about the activated charcoal trend, have you tried it?
Let me know in the comments, you know i always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.
Have a wonderful Friday!
Love always,

Photo Credit: Missy Sue ( Check Her out blog Here)

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