Until recently my skin was doing okay. I’ve kept to s strict skincare regime, courtesy of Sk:in Clinics own line of skincare for the past six months and I’ve seen results. Unfortunately due to a number of factors, I’ve let my good habits slide and I’m now the not-so-proud owner of troublesome skin – namely dry, flaky patches and unsightly angry spots bubbling both on top and under the surface around my chin with a couple dotted in the middle of my face for good measure.
As I rummaged through my stash to find something to use to eradict the flaky skin which has appeared around my nose and above my top lip, I spotted Ole Henriksen’s Walnut Complexion Scrub. I had used it for a few weeks last summer and had then been distracted by something else and forgotten about it. It did the job of making my skin feel smooth and polished and I enjoyed using it at the time.
The densely textured scrub, enhances the skin’s own natural renewal cycle to reveal a brighter, glowing complexion. For best results, it’s recommended that you use it up to three times a week in place of your usual cleanser. The scrub’s main ingredients are:
Walnut powder – this mildly abrasive powder exfoliates the skin to aid cell renewal.
Chamomile – this will calm, soften and soothe the skin.
Aloe vera – this provides a moisturising, healing balm to the skin.
Korean ginseng – this stimulates microcirculation and increases cellular energy.
Some complain of it feeling too abrasive and I agree to a degree. I guess it depends on how much pressure you’re applying when rubbing it into your skin. When my skin was in better shape, I recall thinking how much it reminded me of the old St Ive’s Apricot Scrub formula – very grainy in texture. The Walnut Complexion Scrub however, does have more lather to it than the St Ive’s.
As I’ve been using it with the sole intention of removing flaky skin, I’ve welcomed the abrasiveness. I’m hoping it doesn’t make me break out more as I’m stimulating oil glands and all that kind of stuff each time I use it, although 6 days and two uses later, I haven’t discovered any new blemishes. Last time I used it I noticed the blackheads around my nose reduced a little too, so here’s hoping for the same results this time around. It has a distinctive smell, quite sweet and nutty..I like it.
It’s not cheap and there are arguably products on the market which will do the same thing for far less. Based on this observation, it’s unlikely that I would purchase the Walnut Complexion Scrub product. It performs well for me, I really like the scent but honey, if I can save myself money, then I will. That said, I’ve spotted it for £16.50 on Strawberrynet (you’re welcome!)
How much is it? £26
Where can I buy it from? Selfridges, Lookfantastic, Feelunique
This looks nice!
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Yeah it is, just a bit pricey fo me when I know cheaper products can have the same effect.