Your skin will feel soft, smooth and clean after using this sugar scrub. If you're a big fan of peppermint and can't get enough, step this way to meet your exfoliating needs. Just don't expect to detect any whiffs of coconut or almond when using this product.This scrub is a thick gel that contains tiny, scrubbing sugars which are made of ground walnut shell, as far as I can tell. With its golden brown color, it appears similar to some brown sugar concoction you may see in the kitchen. Because it's so thick, it stays in place where you put it; but, it also foams well, considering that it's a scrub and not a body wash or gel. The scrub is fairly average in terms of how long it lasts without reapplying.
The scrubbing particles are darker than the gel itself and easy to see. You may find them a little more difficult to wash off than the rest of the product and regular shower gels. It doesn't feel as silky as some shower products, but the scrubbing sugars aren't necessarily abrasive to the skin. However, they are effective at sloughing away dry and dead skin.
The texture is more granular than scrubbing face washes, but can be used on the face with a soft touch as well.
Although the scent is described as a mixture of peppermint, coconut, and almond, the peppermint obscures any of the other scents almost entirely. When smelling the peppermint in the bottle, it's difficult to detect any other smells. During use, the foaming scrub smells a little sweeter, thanks to either the almond or coconut. However, the mint is always the predominant ingredient.
While this aroma will spread through the shower or bath and bathroom, it doesn't really stick on the skin. Even moments after showering, skin doesn't retain the smell. This is surprising because the smell is so strong during use.
This product works really well for creating soft and smooth skin. Even after one use, you may find your skin is noticeably smoother. If you pair this with a lotion or cream, such as Bella Il Fiore's Whipped Body Creme, you're sure to be pleased with the texture of your skin. You may even find it difficult not to touch yourself.
This product comes in a large plastic squeeze bottle. There's a push-top style which allows you to control how much product comes out. Because it's thick, the bottle requires a lot of squeezing, but those of you with small hands or arthritis might find this a little difficult. Another style of cap might make this easier to use.
The peppermint oil in this product does create a slight tingling sensation, especially when used in sensitive areas. However, this is not an advertised feature and your mileage may vary.
The list of natural ingredients includes aloe, green tea leaf extract, chamomile flower extract, grape seed oil and other oils and extracts. It does not contain the controversial triclosan or parabens, which some people find to be irritating.
I was a bit disappointed because the peppermint smell was so strong. I'm not a big fan of mint and was hoping the scent would be balanced. However, it exfoliates so well and I love how my skin feels when using it. I would love if the company started making other scents.
Comments
Want!
Nice!
Yum walnuts!!!
Walnut sugar scrub want to try
Interesting...I want to try this.
It smells like peppermint?! I wanted it to smell like walnuts
Wow, this is pretty expensive. I hope it's worth it.
Want to try this
id love to try this
Getting this!
I want to try this.
yea I was hoping more for the almond fragrance. I love anything that smells of almonds.
maybe too minty
want!
nice stuff. Love it.
I'd rather have the almond smell too. I wonder if the peppermint would irritate the skin or make it burn at all. I'm sensitive so maybe I'll pick something else.
Id rather have the almond smell than the peppermint.
Yummy.
Sugar scrubs are so amazing. I need to try this one.
Nice
this sounds great!
Sounds like it would be wonderful for exfoliating!
I love scrubs!!
Nice!
Love scrubs!
Interesting fragrance
I love scrubs. Want to try.
I bet this would work so good on sore tired feet.
I bet this smells good
nice but too nutty for me
want to try
I really love this, it makes your skin feel amazing and tingly but the smell is alittle strong
Want to try!
I really like peppermint scrubs - I'd try this!
Nice!
If it has peppermint oil in it, and it smells minty, why would "fragrance" have to be added to it? I hate that word... Companies can hide their secret blends behind the word "fragrance" which could include any number of chemicals.
I want to try this!
Interesting idea.
love it
this looks amazing
This looks pretty, not sure about the mint smell though
bet that smells GOOD!
Love the packaging.
sounds like something I would like
the comment below took the actual words out of my mouth! lol
I bet this smells amazing
hmm looks nice. But I have a walnut scrub I already love... and it's cheaper /=
This would be awesome
almond coconut sounds great.
cool
Sounds nice, but lots of ingredients!
Want!
Do want.
Love this, smells strongly of peppermint but great for a morning wake up!
This sounds intriguing.
I have chronic headaches and peppermint does help, so I might try this! I adore shell-based scrub and am a total scrub-whore
would like to try
Peppermint is supposed to do wonders for headaches. Maybe worth a shot?
I love walnut scrubs, but wish it came in another scent.
bleh, walnuts
This sounds like it might be nice
I really want to try this! But walnuts smell weird :/
cool
wish it had differnt stuff in it. im allergic.
Mmmm sounds nice
Yes please
I want this!!
I can't wait to try this stuff!
Just received this today. Wasn't aware how pepperminty it is. A sad panda I am
can't wait to try this when in stock!
yuck
oh hells to the yeah. this looks fucking awesome. so glad to see EF carrying this stuff.
Need it!
Expensive, but might have to treat myself when it's back in stock.
Looks niice.!
Glycerin
Ordered it earlier today!
hum sounds nice
Niece.... I see your present!!!
Can't wait for some reviews
Looks really interesting!
Interesting.
Oooo I do enjoy a good sugar scrub