I bought Himalaya Herbals Gentle Exfoliating Walnut Scrub only because my local supermarket did not have either Freeman or St.Ives in stock at that time. Even though, I have always heard positive things about this brand, I don’t seem to recall trying anything from their range before. So this was probably my first time and more of a temporary replacement as I needed to get a scrub urgently. The tube itself seemed good quality and easy to dispense product out of.
If you know me, you are aware that I often refer to my skin as that of a reptile and that is one reason why I always tend to be happier with harsh, abrasive scrubs. As bad as it may sound, that has always worked for me. This, Himalaya scrub, on the other hand, is very creamy and has walnut shell granules dispersed through out it. Hence, it really is gentle as the name suggests, but surprisingly with age and more sense, I don’t really mind gentle scrubs for my face at least anymore. However, this scrub is still a wee bit too gentle for me, but I soon learned that if I take more of it, I can make it work for me as that somewhat increases particle density.
After the first use, Himalaya Herbals Walnut Scrub left my skin feeling baby bum soft quite literally. This contains apple and wheatgerm oil in addition to walnut as key ingredients, and both of them sound good to me. It claims to work against blackheads, I don’t have any so I can not comment on that, and helps in stimulating skin renewal, which I can say I do notice. I believe this does pull out the dirt and grime from my skin and right after the pilot episode of scrubbing away, I could see the glow it gave me as well as my dark circles stood out in their shameless glory, nothing to be really proud of though. Plus, it did not leave my skin feeling dry after use.
Honestly, I did not expect much from this scrub for some reason but it changed my mind. My only gripe is the scent, which is sickly sweet for my taste and I would say actually medicinal, reminds me of Calpol to be exact. Nonetheless, I will look out for the other three flavours. Also, I am happy to report that Himalaya clearly states on the back of the tube that it does not test on animals and the tube is recyclable.
Price: I don’t remember how much I got it for, so sorry, but I can assure you it was inexpensive and probably under 500 PKR.
Amount: 150 ml
Availability: I picked mine at Imtiaz Supermarket.
St. Ives Tea Tree Scrub is my holy grail. But I am planning to try this one out once I ran out of it. Thanks for the review! xx
I haven't tried that! You're welcome! 🙂 x
This one seems nice for the price 🙂 Need to buy that one now 🙂 Love your honest review 🙂
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Thank you, Anna! <3 xx
If it did not dry out your skin i will definitely look for this one, nice detail review 🙂
GlamupGirls
Yep! You should! I hate the instant dryness that comes with washing face otherwise! xx
I recently got the acne face wash from the same company have u used that before?
Great review!
Nope, I haven't. I do recall using a neem soap from them now though! It did not work for my skin type sadly! x
I prefer an abrasive scrub. I have dark heads problem so a gentle scrub can never be good for it. I am currently using a Dermoviva naturals scrub (Saffron one) .
Noor's Place
I haven't heard of the brand! I really like the satisfaction that comes with abrasive scrubs! 😛 x
Sounds good. I also love the St Ives apricot scrub and has been my go to for ages
Nashia
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That's nice too! x
Sounds great! Currently using St. Ives Apricot Scrub that I totally love but now I feel like trying this out too!
I believe you should! 🙂 x
sounds great … i was looking for something like that
I'm glad you found it then! 😀 x
I have used their neem facewash. Their products are mild and don't work that well for me.
I've used their neem soap and my skin didn't get along either! x
Himalaya products sound good to me I don't know why even though I have tried none from their range 😀
You're probably lured by the goody two shoes sounding name! 😛 This was good though! 🙂 x
It's always fun to see you use new products 'cause A. We have the same skin type, and B. We shop from the same supermarket 😀 I'm impressed that it didn't dry your skin out plus it's cruelty-free, and lately I've been searching for a good scrub so I'll give this a go. ^_^
Haha! Awww! I can seriously see yours and mine skin being exactly the same! Besides we face same environmental conditions too! I hope you like this! 🙂 x
I didn't really like this one as it left my face feeling greasy and had an awkward smell that was so annoying. Glad it worked well for u. Great review
Greasy?! o.O I didn't experience that at all, it just doesn't leave my skin feeling dry which is a plus for me. 🙂 x
Sounds great! I need to try it. x
I hope you like it! 🙂 x
Harsher scrubs work better for me. I would skip this one….
I like the harsh scrub satisfaction too! 😀 x