Product Identity:

Brand: St. Ives, a popular skincare brand.

Product: Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, which is a face scrub known for its deep exfoliation.

Size: 28 grams (or 1 ounce), a smaller, travel-friendly version of the standard 150g or 170g tubes.

Key Features and Ingredients:

Exfoliation: The scrub uses 100% natural exfoliants, primarily walnut shell powder and apricot fruit extract. These ingredients are designed to slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and remove impurities.

Benefits: It is marketed to help reveal clean, glowing, and smooth skin. It's often recommended for people with normal to oily skin. Some versions of the scrub, like the "Acne Control Apricot Scrub," also contain salicylic acid to help with blemishes.

Formula: The product is generally described as being dermatologist-tested, oil-free, and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores). It is also PETA-approved.

Controversy: While a popular product, it has faced criticism for the use of crushed walnut shells, with some dermatologists suggesting the particles can be too harsh and cause "microtears" on the skin. The brand, however, maintains that the scrubs are safe when used as directed, which is typically 3-4 times per week.