Product Rating: 4.7/5 (As per 19 Customer Reviews)
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Apricot Shells are finely grounded from the seeds of the Apricot. It can be used as an all natural body scrub to deep-clean, remove dead skin, and renew the skin. Apricot shells are a gentle yet effective way to smooth and refresh dry calloused skin and are ideal for making face, body and foot scrubs, and soaps.
Mesh Size: 70 - 80 mesh size
Shelf Life: If stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture, Apricot Shells can last indefinitely.
NOTE: This product is 100% natural and untreated. Customers are advised to conduct their own microbial testing, prior to any large scale manufacturing or production.
Rejuvenating Body Scrub Recipe:
In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup apricot shells, 1/2 cup olive oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Gently apply to the body and feet, and rinse thoroughly afterward.
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Rating: Love this! I find the apricot shells are more gentle than the pumice from NDA.
By:Heather, Winlaw, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 16-Sep-2019
Rating: I've made a few body scrubs using this apricot shells. In my opinion, they work well for both body and face scrubs.
Gentle exfoliation and silky, velvety skin after! I will definitely order apricot shells again.
Rating: This product is good for body ONLY. Do not apply to face it's too harsh. My body scrubs leave my skin silky smooth. Perfect for elbows, knees or foot.
By:Peaches, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-May-2020
Rating: I found the Apricot shells exfoliant to be very fine. If your looking for a heavy/medium exfoliating ingredient then this is not for you.
By:Julie, Tecumseh, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Apr-2019
Rating: The grains are too large and rough to use as a face scrub. Maybe it would be good as a body scrub but I have not tried it for that purpose yet.
Rating: I've always been a fan of apricot scrubs, so I decided to finally make my own - sans chemicals. What a wonderful buy. You definitely get your money's worth. The shells have been grinded to a very fine consistency and they do not feel harsh on the face. I only wish this was sold in a container rather than a bag as I find it hard to empty the contents without losing some of the product.
Rating: LOVE! It is so perfect. It is such a great exfoliant I add it to my soaps. It's very fine and can be adjusted well to the amount of exfoliant you want. It's great for those who love a lot of exfoliating power and for those with very dry skin. Great to be added to moisturizing soap. Fantastic stuff I will definitely be buying more.
By:Anya, Oshawa, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Jun-2015
Rating: Excellent for any scrub, didn't find them too harsh for face at all, and my skin gets quite red if I over-do anything. Perfect to add to sugar scrubs to enhance them once sugar melts, nice visual effect as well.
By:Vanessa, Manitouwadge, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Jan-2011
Rating: I can't wait to use these shells. They feel exactly like sand I think they will make a beautiful body scrub.
By:Stacey, Calgary, Alberta
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Jul-2011
Rating: Excellent, versatile, grind size. Great product.
By:Stella, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 04-Apr-2011
Rating: I have added the recently purchased apricot shells exfoliant to my homemade face wash. It does an amazing job at removing dead skin and clearing up pores. A little goes a long way. Both my daughter and I love it! 1kg bag will last a long time.
Rating: This stuff is great, it is fine enough to use on the entire body.
By:Mark, Sydney, Nova Scotia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 05-Dec-2008
Rating: This is fantastic for a facial scrub. I had tried the Walnut Husks before, but they were way too harsh.
By:Pam, Redbridge, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 07-Dec-2007
Rating: Very nice small peice of apricot shells. They are small enough to be confortable and large enough to add texture and look to your product. Perfect when combined with another exfoliant!
Rating: What a great value! HUGE container filled with the perfect sized apricot shells! Works great in scrubs and soaps!
By:Amanda, Mississauga, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 03-Apr-2008
Rating: I ordered these for the first time and they are wonderful! The ease of use and the way that they react with the bases is absolutely fantastic. They leave the skin feeling so refreshed after us and I cannot wait to introduce these new products to my customers. What a bargain! 1 kg of these go such a long way when making scrubs, definitely something I will continue to order in the future!
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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).