This is the best exfoliator I have ever used, chemical included. I have been using this for about (3) years, I am currently on my second jar. It's a bit costly but worth it because a little goes a long way. There are hundreds of little perfectly round grains that exfoliate away all dead skin cells. I think this is the only product in the Bioelements line worth purchasing I would skip everything else.

GREAT exfoliant. Leaves my skin silky smooth and I have had no problems with my skin whatsoever with this product.

I hate to be a downer but I absolutely hated this scrub. I think the grit is a bit on the side of overkill... I'm not exfoliating my rough heels here! I guess if you want a 'scrubby' scrub I would pick this over st ives in an instant in that I think this one at least won't tear your skin because the particles are not sharp. I just can't get over the weird emollient quality to this scrub.. my face feels like I smeared ointment all over it after I rinse. When I wash this weird feeling off I notice my skin is still flaky. I also broke out in tiny pinpoint pimples the next morning, but this has been know to happen in me with scrubs. This one is just not for me. I will stick to chem exfoliants from now on.

Well, I doubt I am adding anything new in terms of my review of this product...just bumping up the already high ratings. I used this product for the first time last night and I loved the results. Like so many other reviewers, i have always hated scrubs because the grains are always too big, but the grains in this product are so fine you can hardly distinguish them. So I had no irritation whatsoever and I used it last night and I scrubbed, hard, for about 3 minutes and my skin was super soft and glowy. This morning my pores looked less congested (I followed the pumice peel with a lactic acid serum and i think the peel really helped increase the effectiveness of that serum) and my MMU went on flawlessly and I could still see the glow underneath! The product description says it is not for sensitive or acned skin but i had several acne breakouts when i used this product and it didn't irritate them. My skin is not sensitive, but it is somewhat reactive (often chooses to get very irritated by ingredients in products) and this didn't cause me any trouble. I also love the packaging. Some people don't like the glass jar, and i understand that it is heavy and hard to travel with, but you could easily put a little into a smaller plastic container. I think the glass jar makes it feel luxurious.

I got a sample of this product and I absolutely love it! It makes your skin smooth without making it irritated. My skin is usually very sensitive and most of the exfoliating products make it red and itchy. And the best part. . . you only need a very small amount of the product so the jar should last you for quite some time. I definitely recommend this product!

I love this product. It is very gentle and doesn't feel like I'm rubbing sandpaper onto my skin like so many manual exfoliators do, yet it does a great job making the texture of my skin smooth and soft. It's important not to scrub super hard, actually - a light massage does the job just fine.
The only downside to this product is the cost. However, I've used it 2 or 3 times a week for the past month, and I've barely made a dent in the tub, so I'm expecting it to last awhile at least.
I think this is an HG product and it has definitely become a part of my regular skincare routine.

Can anyone tell me where I can get a sample of this product? Thanks.

WOW! I'm so glad I bought this..This is an amazing exfoliating scrub. My first time using it, my skin looked instantly tighter and the pores shrunk way down..my skin felt so smooth after washing it off. This I use once a week to really exfoliate that dead skin off. It really does help my moisturizer sink in better and makeup go on smoother. I really love this stuff ad will buy again.

This stuff works like magic. There really isn't any scrub that compares to it. Any dry area on my face is completely removed once I use this. My pores are immediately smaller. What I love most is that it doesn't irritate my skin. Most other scrubs leave my face bright red and yet I still have dry skin. This removes the dead skin, leaves my face smooth, and no irritation!

I usually avoid exfoliating products with grains as my skin tends towards redness. This however is very good. The grains are tiny and gritty and there are lots of them. They are in a somewhat waxy, somewhat claylike base that you smooth over your face. I like to use it on top of Kerafole. I leave the Kerafole on for as long as I want (can be hours if I'm busy around the house, it doesn't burn me at all) Then I smooth on the pumice and gently rub, then moisten my fingers and rub some more, you will get a white creamy product and then rinse away. Smoothes the skin unbelievably and leaves it so ready to absorb my night time creams, Moisture x10 and Sleepwear. My skin hasn't looked this good in years. HIghly recommend.

I have mild Rosaca and was told not to use a scrub. Well, my skin gets thick and has surface dryness and I need to exfolitate. My facialist suggested that I try this and my skin LOVES it. It's the texture of pumice and smoothed out my skin with no redness or irritation. It may be the best scrub on the market. My only complaint is that it has a lavender scent and I really don't care for lavender.

I went to school for my esthetics liscence, and Bioelements is the line we used, so I was able to score a deluxe sample of this. Oh My Lord! I've fallen in love with a face scrub. What most scrubs are is little grains that are jagged and rough, actually most of the time the grains arent that little. Whats special about this scrub is the nearly microscopic granules are perfectly spherical, which is much nicer to your face and gives your skin a good polishing. I'm able to use this 2-3 times a week because im over oily, and it does wonder for brightening my complexion and keeping my pores clear. My pores have even shrunk a little. A wonder product from a wonderful line. As an estetician, I highly recommend this for all skin types.

Yep, this stuff is amazing. The only downside is that I am spoiled for life. I used to use St Ives apricot scrub when I was a teenager -- the thought of using that again, or any other scrub makes me cringe. It does dry out quickly, but I find that steaming my face gently or just dipping my fingers in water will give me enough slip. I lost the little scooper that came with the jar, but you can just tap out a little bit into your hand. Here's a tip -- use the residue left on your hands to give your hands a quick exfoliation (particularly the backs - where your age first starts to show!). If you are actively breaking out, I wouldn't suggest using it because it can spread bacteria, but it's fantastic for preventing breakouts (I am acne prone). The only scrub I am considering trying is the DDF pumice scrub (? - I think that's what it's called) but given that this works so awesomely I'll wait until I lose my job to try something cheaper! It's crucial to balance your skin afterwards -- so if I'm feeling dry, I moisturize with fairly think layer of aloe. If I'm feeling oily I use a little jojoba oil. I avoid hydroxy acids and retinol the night I use the scrub (learned that the hard way). Don't scrub too hard!

The amount is very deceiving in the jar. Because you really dont use a lot this should last you a while.
I enjoy using this product, and even with my sensitive skin ive had no reactions to it.
The exfoliating "beads" are really fine and not so OTT that you feel like your using sandpaper to your skin.
The only thing that is slightly annoying is that it has a tendency to dry out too fast and its hard to get just enough water to rehydrate it to let it have enough slip to keep exfoliating.
More often than not i have too much water and i might as well wash it all off.

Very nice!:0) I use it twice a week and it provides my skin with a beautiful glow and makes it amazingly soft!I would definetely recommend this product!The price is a little steep but worth it!I would even pay more for it if I had to. Also lasts quite a while.

[This review is undoubtedly premature, as I've only used this scrub once, but I see and feel such a difference in my skin, I just have to share.]
After reading all the great reviews on MUA and elsewhere on the internet, I decided to splurge and purchase this scrub. I use exfoliating products regularly (e.g., glycolic cleanser, lactic acid serum, enzyme mask, MaMa Lotion) but I wanted a manual exfoliant that would eliminate flakies and give me baby-butt smooth skin. I applied about 1/2 tsp to a moist face, and gently started massaging. Initially, my face started stinging and I thought "Oh great, my face will be red, raw, and irritated." But soon after, the stinging disappeared and when I rinsed, there was absolutely no sign of redness and my skin was silky smooth! Several hours later, my complexion looks very even and any sun damage and acne scars seem lighter.
I just wish the packaging was different. It would be so much more convenient (and sanitary) if the scrub came in a tube. Also, I was gonna vent about the price, but I realize you only need a tiny amount each time, and I plan on using it only 1-2 times/week; so the scrub should last at least several months. And, if it continues to even-out and soften my skin the way it did with just one use, then it'll be worth it.
UPDATE (11/12/08): I'm still loving this! After I use it, my face glows and my pores are barely visible. I usually use it at night, and in the morning, my face is less oily and still radiant.

This is a very good scrub. Although I was using just mildest Kanebo silk powder scrub for years before and wasn't sure if my sensitive skin could stand such a strength, I am glad I gave this scrub a try. However, you probably shouldn't use it more than once a week if your skin is sensitive. Gosh, how well does it cleanse! 1.5-2 minutes soft circular motions scrubbing will do it all. It's a serious home treatment and I will continue buying it, well worth the price.

This is a serious scrub. If you are not careful, I feel like one can scrub their face off! My hubby loves it. It may be a bit too harsh for my soft face...I definitely can not use this more than once a week. If you want your face polished, I suppose nothing beats this.

You can barely feel the tiny particles that are doing all the work, but Pumice Peel works great. Got rid of the pesky little white bumps on my cheeks after only a few uses. It would be better if they put it in a tube instead of that wide-mouthed glass jar with spatula, but I'll take it any way I can get it.

So far so good, I had to get this because of all of the raves here. I have only been using it a week, but I do love it. Seems to make my pores smaller and skin so soft. I do love the Biolelements concept and have other things from that line. Power Peptide is great too. I am not real fond of the packaging, since it is very difficult to get the top back on straight. I will update in a month.
UPDATE: This is an incredible product works so well. I usually use this the night before a business trip and the night I return, gets rid of all of the airplane gunk. :) I will buy this again and again.