Here’s the thing: There are a slew of face wash and scrubs to choose from out there in this great big world of beauty. Why? Because there are many types of skin! Maybe you’ve already identified the characteristics of the skin you’re in (definitely humble brag-worthy), and maybe not (no worries, you’re still good). Either way, we’re here to help you. Ahead, the best face scrub and face wash for all skin types.
The Best Face Wash for Acne Prone Skin
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.
Try: St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub
We added salicylic acid to our signature apricot scrub to help reduce breakouts and prevent acne. Crushed walnut shell powder leaves pores fresher than fresh for beautifully glowing skin. As for the apricots, they come from either sunny California or North Africa—and we always pick the juiciest ones to get the fragrant extracts we want.
Try: St. Ives Acne Control Tea Tree Cleanser
When it comes to acne, don’t you just want to leave it all behind? Made with 100% natural tea tree extract and salicylic acid, our tea tree cleanser helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from your skin to help fight breakouts and prevent new ones.
The Best Face Wash and Scrub For Dry Skin
Sometimes after washing, extremely dry skin can feel tight and even sore. If that’s the case, you know you need a cleanser rich in hydrating nutrients.
Try: St. Ives Hydrating Watermelon Daily Cleanser
Few things are as juicy and refreshing as watermelon. So, when it comes to hydrating daily cleansers, we made ours with 100% natural watermelon extract. It works to remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the surface of the skin to keep you feeling radiant and glowing!
Try: St. Ives Avocado and Honey Scrub
We don’t just love to put avocado on our toast, we also love to put it in our products! The extract from buttery avocados (ours come from Kenya and Israel, BTW) is famous for its moisturizing properties, and honey is known to nourish. Made with 100% natural exfoliants, this delectable face scrub for dry skin smoothes away dryness to reveal soft, even skin.
The Best Face Scrub for Blackheads
Clogged pores can lead to blackheads (see above!), but what you may not know is that when the dead skin cells in pores react with oxygen in the air, they turn black, hence the name. Creepy and cool at the same time, huh?
Try: St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub
Salicylic acid packs a punch in this dermatologist-tested, blackhead-tackling green tea face scrub that unclogs pores and calms redness for glowing, bump-free skin.
Bet you didn’t know green tea has tons of benefits. Our green tea comes from China, where we process them the very, very old-fashioned way. They say anything worth doing takes time—it’s why we use the same methods that have been used throughout the last couple millennia!
The Best Face Scrub for Combination Skin
Part oily, part dry…it’s quite a common combo. The oily skin is in most likely what’s called the T-zone area (forehead, nose, chin) while the drier area is on the cheeks. A cleanser that can perform that balancing act is going to be your best bet.
Try: St. Ives Radiant Skin, Pink Lemon and Mandarin
Infused with pink lemon (yes, they exist!) and lemon peel powder, this citrusy face scrub smoothes away rough skin and evens out skin tone for positively glowing skin.
There are so many “a-peeling” things about physical exfoliation, and we love the power it has to make your skin feel refreshed. Our St. Ives Board-Certified Dermatologist partner, Dr. Claire Wolinsky loves the benefits of physical exfoliation as much as we do, so we asked her to share the advantages of this important step in your skincare routine, all year round!
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Fact: Working out is a great way to burn off stress and boost your mood. That’s because exercise has been shown to lower cortisol levels (aka the body’s stress hormone) and release endorphins (the body’s happy hormone). And when you do it in a park, the woods, a beach or any natured-filled space, you get the added benefits of nature!
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How do you deal with stress? If you opt for exercise, meditation, yoga, or journaling you’re on the right track. But do these activities out in nature, and their stress-lowering benefits go to the next level. In fact, just 15 minutes with nature is proven to have a serious de-stress effect!
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Curious to know why we love nature so much? Because it has serious benefits and is seriously fun! From lowering stress levels to boosting your mood, keeping you healthier to helping you focus, it’s the cure-all we all need to tap into more.
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