Review (4/5): Smells great, very intense scrub
When you open the lid of this lava scrub, you'll think you just stepped off the plane landing in Hawaii. It smells so tropical, so dewy, and so tasty I almost tried it. And it's no wonder, with ingredients of coconut oil, papaya extract, and macadamia oil.
I tried it a few times on my face (mixed with soap, of course), and it was a little too strong for me. The sugar crystals are large and sturdy, requiring a vigorous scrub to dissolve. It didn't cause me to break out, but I did notice that the rest of the day and the following day, it looked like half my skin got taken off. Dips, discolorations, and small zits that were hiding beneath the surface were all visible - but after a couple of days everything went back to normal. Those of you who have tried chemical or acid peels on your face know what I mean.
I get it, if there are that many impurities on my skin, it's a good idea to scrub them away. But I don't really like looking at my face like that in the mirror. So... now I've switched it to a body scrub and use it in the tub. Perfect! Arms, legs, and chest are now totally smooth and smell great.