Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Good for: Dryness
- Best for: Normal skin
Details & care
What it is: A refining facial scrub that helps to remove dry, flaky skin and activates essential skin functions.
What it does: Vitamin A and purslane, a power-packed active ingredient, promote epidermal regeneration and regulate the keratinization profess. The scrub also promotes cell renewal, thereby reducing fine lines and improving the appearance of the skin. Horse chestnut stimulates microcirculation and strengthens blood vessels, while precious silk extracts supply moisture and create an incomparably smooth complexion. Your skin is gently calmed, enabling the epidermis to recover with long-lasting effect, and your complexion instantly looks more vital, even and smoother.
How to use: Apply once or twice per week after cleansing. Smooth over your face, neck and décolletage, taking care to avoid the eyes and mouth. Exfoliate the skin using circular movements, then rinse off with plenty of lukewarm water.
- 3.4 oz.
- Natural Beauty & Wellness products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc; also free of perfumes
- Cruelty-free
- Made in Germany
- Item #5421081
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Most helpful positive review
Feb 4, 2021
facial scrub
This is my favorite facial scrub. I have super dry skin and this is the first facial scrub that doesn’t leave me dry! I love it!
mia98
3found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
May 15, 2025
Leaves a film and doesn't feel like a scrub
I tried this a few times and it feels oily and leaves a film on your skin after. It also doesn't feel like it is actually scrubbing. It may be because it is more of a chemical scrub? Not sure? Either way you can't return anything so I would caution you before buying.
NY2NC
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WendyNYC
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Jan 24, 2020
Incentivized review
Gentle but Effective Exfoliation
Truth be told, Dr Sturm’s Foam Cleanser & Facial Scrub are two products I’m hooked on- far more than her serums. I always wash with the Foam Cleanser, then follow with AMOREPACIFIC Enzyme Cleanser or this Facial Scrub.
At first, I was unconvinced. I’ve been using Chanel’s Gommage Microperle Exfoliating Gel for and LOVE it. By the third use of Sturm’s scrub, I was hooked. While it didn’t feel as “scrubby” as others (like Chanel) it’s perfection when mixed with the proper amount of water. The base is creamy, like a cream cleanser. This is in-line with Dr. Sturm’s anti-inflammation philosophy, since it’s NOT harsh or damaging to the skin. The scrubbing beads are perfection- and used 2-3 times a week have been wonderful for my congested areas, mainly my chin. While I miss the scent of Chanel’s Gommage, this is definitely my new fave facial scrub.
6found this helpful
mia98
Feb 4, 2021
facial scrub
This is my favorite facial scrub. I have super dry skin and this is the first facial scrub that doesn’t leave me dry! I love it!
3found this helpful
Christina S.
Reposted from DR. BARBARA STURM
Feb 13, 2026
EXCELLENT!
My item arrived very well-packaged and on time. I really enjoyed using it. The only thing I might say at all negative about this creamy exfoliant with a pleasing odor, is that it just wasn't powerful enough - not enough grit in, as I am used to. A bit too refined and gentle. I have been exfoliating daily for 50 years now, and my skin expects a stronger abrasive action. This one for little babies.
Sandra F.
Reposted from DR. BARBARA STURM
Feb 3, 2026
Happy
I used it this morning and it leaves my skin smoother and silky. This also is a great product.
NY2NC
Reposted from DR. BARBARA STURM
May 15, 2025
Leaves a film and doesn't feel like a scrub
I tried this a few times and it feels oily and leaves a film on your skin after. It also doesn't feel like it is actually scrubbing. It may be because it is more of a chemical scrub? Not sure? Either way you can't return anything so I would caution you before buying.
Jane E
Reposted from spacenk.com
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent
If you need a gentle exfoliater I can recommend this product. I have sensitive skin and use this at least twice a week . Only a small amount is needed it leaves my skin feeling extra clean and fresh. I use this together with the anti aging cleanse..Another great product from Dr Barbara Sturm .
