Is St. Ives Blackhead Clearing effective?

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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful Product!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020

The 1% Salycilic acid does a great job. I have acne-prone skin. The best way to clean my skin is with baking soda. Actually, baking soda remains the best cleanser of all times for any skin type. However, for acne, it is not enough. This product of St. Ives gives it just the right combination to use along a cleanser. Clense your skin with soda in the morning, with the St. Ives in the evening. If that's not enough, you can switch to the Apricot Acne Scsrub of St. Ives which has 2% Salycilic Acid (a bit stronger). When you apply, leave it for 1-3 min, while brushing your teeth or brushing hair. Then rinse and don't apply anything after on the skin. The salycilic acid tends to dry the skin a bit over time, so be careful of how much you apply. Make sure you have organic coconut or some other natural moisturizer to apply from time to time if dryness appears. Additional acne meditations like Differin migh be used in addition right on the inflamation. I hope this healps you!

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Hi there! This is my honest review of the St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea and Bamboo Scrub. Packaging: The scrub comes in a tube with a pop up cap. Most of it is filled with the scrub, which...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


got it for about S$10, and was hoping it would clear up my blackheads but it didn't. works well as a regular scrub, leaves the skin soft and does not strip off too much oil. However it is not as it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlack


it broke me to painful bumps on my chin and my cheek- the type of pimples that wont go away and scar after. Also my skin feel like i have a rash all over. I tried on my body as a scrub but i got...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


My 14 year old got this for $6.29 plus tax at Walgreen's to try and clear up her face. So far she uses it and likes it.

About reviewer (2498 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


this scrub smells like candy to my bf he loves it and wants to use it daily(not a good idea!) lol but to me its like sweet clean smelling tea. its nice and scrubby with microbeads. the beads are...

About reviewer (640 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


I prefer this product as compared to the apricot scrub by St. Ives. It is a lot milder and less sharp as compared to the apricot one and is equally exfoliating.

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


This is the most superior product I think st ives makes. It actually exfoliates the skin without causing damage to the epidermis. I was weary to try this because of the incredible long term damage...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesHazel


This scrub is great - it's cheap, smells good, isn't too harsh, and most of all, it works. While it has 1% salicylic acid, it isn't that powerful, so it won't completely purge your blackheads, ccs...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


This is a terrific scrub. I like the mild scent, the scrubbiness which, weirdly, I'll describe as smooth. It's not too hard or grainy or thick. Doesn't bother my sensitive skin. Great price

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


I'm enjoying this product. For a long time I was using another drugstore scrub with 1 percent salicylic acid, but that one was getting harder to find. I came across this one, and was pleased to...

About reviewer (420 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen



Hi there! This is my honest review of the St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea and Bamboo Scrub. Packaging: The scrub comes in a tube with a pop up cap. Most of it is filled with the scrub, which...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


got it for about S$10, and was hoping it would clear up my blackheads but it didn't. works well as a regular scrub, leaves the skin soft and does not strip off too much oil. However it is not as it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlack


it broke me to painful bumps on my chin and my cheek- the type of pimples that wont go away and scar after. Also my skin feel like i have a rash all over. I tried on my body as a scrub but i got...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


My 14 year old got this for $6.29 plus tax at Walgreen's to try and clear up her face. So far she uses it and likes it.

About reviewer (2498 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


this scrub smells like candy to my bf he loves it and wants to use it daily(not a good idea!) lol but to me its like sweet clean smelling tea. its nice and scrubby with microbeads. the beads are...

About reviewer (640 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown




Does St. Ives get rid of blackheads?

Contains 1% salicylic acid to helps clear blackheads and calm redness. Made with 100% natural exfoliants and helps unclogs pores* ... .

Can I use St. Ives blackhead clearing everyday?

Ives Exfoliate & Nourish Coconut Oil Scrub melts makeup away, deeply nourishes, gets rid of dull skin, all at the same time! It's made with pure grapeseed oil and 100% natural coconut shell powder, and this daily exfoliating face wash is gentle enough to be used every day or a few times a week – up to you!

Does St. Ives Apricot Scrub remove blackheads?

Dreaded acne breakouts happen when pores become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to whiteheads, blackheads or pimples that pop up on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. We added salicylic acid to our signature apricot scrub to help reduce breakouts and prevent acne.

How often should you use St. Ives blackhead Clearing?

Use 3 to 4 times a week (depending on skin) for best results.