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*TOP REVIEWER* Kallisandra on 7/2/2012 1:46:00 PM more reviews by Kallisandra

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I've received this as a gift twice am not a fan of the plastic jar because it's awkward.... I usually grab some out of the tub and close it before turning the shower on. The salt granules are bit too big like everyone says, but hey it's a scrub. Also, the reason why it's big is because it's dead sea salt! I love the fresh minty scent and it's not extremely overpowering like toothpaste. I'm a huge fan of the macadamia nut and kukui nut oils in this scrub. It's not overly greasy if you use it in the shower and towel off. Just heed the warning about not using it on cut skin or right after shaving. Scrub first then shave.

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*TOP REVIEWER* pootiebear1031 on 11/30/2008 1:08:00 PM more reviews by pootiebear1031

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased this salt scrub to smooth out dry areas on my skin. I knew this salt scrub would remedy this problem. It is kind of awkward using this in the shower because of the size of the jar and how heavy it is. The salt scrub irritated my skin and it did not smell that great. This was 30.00 wasted unfortunately.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MavenMel on 10/28/2008 4:13:00 PM more reviews by MavenMel

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Save your money and make your own salt scrub. I take jojoba or sweet almond oil, sea salt or sugar, a few drops of essential oils (peppermint when its hot, lavender for relaxation, bergamot to refresh), mix together, rub all over and hop in the shower. While I do love the aroma of Salt Scrub and the jar is really pretty, the grains are a bit too big and scratchy and the jar and hinged lid are cumbersome and messy in the shower. Its also a bit too oily and makes the tub very slippery!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Cinnabuns on 10/20/2008 3:35:00 PM more reviews by Cinnabuns

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This was my very first Origins product, and it was so great that I continue to try their products. I have loved this scrub for many years. The scent of this is truly what Origins products are expected to have. It is minty and fresh smelling. It is expensive but that hasn't stopped me. Heed the warning on the jar! I once used it without knowing I had a cut on my finger, and I think I blacked out for a few minutes from the stinging pain. The glass jar is awkward and heavy to handle with oily hands so I'm knocking off one Lippie.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rachchen on 6/16/2008 12:37:00 PM more reviews by rachchen

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Amazing for a hot, hot summer day, or a cold, brisk winter's day. I actually really like the oil in it - really moisturises my dry-ish skin and seals in the moisture. No need for body cream. Amazing Origins mint scent. Will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* nechama22 on 12/5/2007 4:06:00 PM more reviews by nechama22

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have bought this product twice over the past few years and I really like it.

First, let me say that one of my only complaints is the glass jar it comes in- it just sucks! Like one other reviewer mentioned, it is dangerous to use in the shower and it's heavy as hell. I also hate having to unfasten that metal lock on it. I have a Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub (great product for 6 bucks, by the way!) and I love that it is in a plastic tub with a flip-up lid. If Origins would put their scrub in a container like that, I'd be thrilled.

Ok, on to the product's performance: This is a very heavily oiled scrub - I think when you first buy it it is literally half oil and half scrub, but if your skin is REALLY dry - like in the dead of winter, it is great to use something with a lot of oil. I don't think I would use this in the summer except maybe on my feet or elbows. After using this, my skin is extremely soft and it lasts throughout the day or night (I usually use it at night). I find that sometimes if I use too much, I am a little greasy, but I just rub in some of the oil after I get out of the shower.

The scent of it is intoxicating - that gorgeous, minty smell that Origins is so well known for. I could just pop open the lid and smell it forever. :) The mint is soft and not overpowering - so it isn't like you are scrubbing with a mixture of salt and Listerine. I find the salt dissolves pretty quickly and if I scoop up enough oil with the salt, I don't find it is too scratchy, either.

From what I remember, Origins has a warning on this product, telling people NOT to use it right after you shave. Follow the warning!

This stuff lasts forever (you definitely get your money's worth) and you might find that when you get closer to the bottom of the jar, you are left with more salt (and almost no oil) that is hard to scoop out . When I get to this point, I actually take the leftover salt and put it directly into my bath water. I get the same moisturizing benefits as if I scrubbed it on my skin directly.

Overall, I love this product and I would definitely re-purchase.

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BlondeJennyS on 10/26/2007 6:18:00 PM more reviews by BlondeJennyS

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

Not a keeper. The smell was okay and thats important for me. The grains were large and hurt my skin to use. I now use St. Ives Apricot Scrub and am very satisfied, try that one and dont waste your time with this one.

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lm378 on 8/29/2007 11:37:00 PM more reviews by lm378

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I thought this product was fabulous, until I realized how easy it is to make something comparable for next to nothing. The product does feel great (except on broken or irritated skin--OUCH) and moisturizes and leaves you all shimmery. But $30 is crazy for something that's so simple to make at home, and I hate the glass jar, which is dangerous and hard to handle in the shower. Furthermore, I only used it once a week or so, and it quickly lost its fresh smell and started smelling kind of funky after a couple months.

Now I just whip up my own scrub on an as-needed basis: olive or almond oil with salt (or sugar, which has no ouch factor) and a few drops of whatever scented oil I have around. No grimy jar of overpriced salt and oil in the shower. Works for me every time, just as well as the Origins scrub!

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beautyqueen25 on 4/30/2007 7:39:00 PM more reviews by beautyqueen25

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Wow can't beleive the bad reviews. I tried it today for the first time at the store and bought it. I had very dry hands and the SA had me use the scrub (she didn't do it) but she showed me how and it left my dry skin very, very soft and touchable. I think this is so far the best scrub I've ever used.

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femmearsenal on 2/20/2007 11:06:00 PM more reviews by femmearsenal

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Pros: It leaves your skin really soft
Cons: If you have any nicks from shaving it will sting like CRAZY. Also, leaves a slippery film on the bottom of the shower.

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asabo on 1/26/2007 5:16:00 AM more reviews by asabo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Love the smell...but hate everything else about this product! The salt grains are too large and harsh and hurt my skin, leaves you feeling so oily and waxy afterwards that you need to wash again, container is not very hygienic, and expensive for what it does! I think it's clear that I will not purchase again.

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cvillepj on 4/26/2006 12:52:00 PM more reviews by cvillepj

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

The Origins Salt Scrub is one of the first products they had, in case you didn't know. The oil other reviewers are complaining about is ESSENTIAL OILS (derived from plants) and not cheap manmade stuff like (MINERAL OIL). This product leaves me exfoliated AND moisturized. That's it's purpose, people! You do need to stir this product, but my skin has a soft sheen after I use it.
Again, cheap Bath and Body Works could never compare. Read your labels and do internet searches on cheap oils. If you want a basic scrub (leaving no moisture behind), I would encourage you to use something else.

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LauraBennett on 1/23/2006 2:39:00 PM more reviews by LauraBennett

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Smells lovely, but you end up being too oily after use, and need to shower to get the oil off! Also, it has big clumps of salt that scratch too much. That makes me sound like a bit of a delicate flower, but wouldn't buy it again...

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honkytonkangel on 9/27/2005 4:00:00 PM more reviews by honkytonkangel

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

Ick. Hmmmm... Ick. And, oh, yeah. Ick.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SaucyMinx on 9/26/2005 3:01:00 PM more reviews by SaucyMinx

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love a really gritty scrub (such as Philosophy Amazing Grace). This is not too harsh, but very effective. Compared to others I've used, this one contains a good bit of oil. I bought this in a tube, but I imagine the potted version might separate and require stirring! Also, if this one does make for a messay bathtub afterwards! Love the mild minty scent. My skin feels so refreshed and soft after using this scrub.

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visageaparis on 3/2/2005 8:15:00 PM more reviews by visageaparis

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Horrible product. The salt is course and abrasive--ripped at my arms and legs. There is a lot of oil in this product which is heavy and while it is softening, it leaves you feeling greasy. The oil made my shoulders break out. This product is way overpriced. Marketed as a spa-like product, it is really nothing more than an expensive container of gritty salt and greasy oil. Don't waste your money on this slop.

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missan2net on 2/7/2005 5:51:00 PM more reviews by missan2net

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

At first I liked how smooth my skin felt after using this. Then, during the day I smelled this funny oily smell...UGH...it was the scrub! gross. never again (unless you want to smell like a french fry)

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ashlye on 8/10/2004 7:33:00 PM more reviews by ashlye

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Origins has actually changed its packaging a bit and are now offering the salt scrub in a plastic container (with the same type of lid). I don't care for this product to use on my body, mostly because I turn to the product after shaving my legs - ouch. I do however love this product as a more economical replacement to the Miracle Manicure hand and nail treatment you find in salons. I feel you get more product for a better price and a better container with the origins salt scrub. If you love the Miracle Manicure products like I do, try the Origins salt scrub instead.

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MichelleBlue on 8/10/2004 5:36:00 PM more reviews by MichelleBlue

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Other    

I really wanted to love this $30 scrub, but I don't. The scrub itself was just as good as a $4 drugstore scrub. The glass jar isn't the greatest. It doesn't seal properly and the lid is hard to "latch" back when your hands are wet. I won't be purchasing this scrub again.

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4youreyes on 7/22/2004 2:55:00 PM more reviews by 4youreyes

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

i liked this product well enough at first, but alot of it gets wasted by the clumsy top of the container not sealing right and spillage. Then theres the glass-the last container i bought must have had a hairline crack and in the shower, when i opened it, it broke and the glas gauged my leg! Got some free products for that one. but i have not purchased this item again since.

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