I would have never ordered this product on my own but I was lucky enough to snag an altar box for this series when the grace period for members was up and of course that meant one of everything! I put off using it for a few weeks but then realized it would be really nice to have a lil exfoliation when taking my shower prior to doing the ritual bathing (which completely slaps btw). I do find that it's essential that you take a small spoon or knife and scrap whatever amount you want to use into a small bowl in order to mitigate moisture exposure but I don't share the opinion of prior reviews that taking that extra step is a detriment. I found this product to be such an unexpected powerhouse....and it made the ritual bathing that followed even more enjoyable and special. I highly recommend!

I was so lucky to receive this scrub as a gift and, while I have run into the congealing issues that others have noted because I didn't know to prepare/take care, I take the little bit I need from the tin with a pretty silver spoon I've dedicated to the job and it's smooth sailing from there. I gently exfoliate my face with a bit of this scrub (and apply the Exalted Venus beauty oil afterwards if I really want to feel deluxe) and my skin loves it.

I would have to agree with the previous review re: congealing. My first tin I actually had to throw away because of this, but with the new/ current tin, I have been very careful & everything is fine. The main thing is to try & ensure that you don't get the contents wet. In order to do this, I will put a certain amount into a paper cup & use that in one sitting. Also, you may wish to store this somewhere that isn't freezing cold. Keeping it in a very AC-ed room initially hardened the product before I even used it.

Technical specs aside, this is a heavenly-scented scrub & its effects are just as celestially soothing. It feels like providing a buffer between oneself & the rough outside world. It's interesting: I've noticed that, as the scrub eliminates roughness & reveals beautiful, smooth, rejuvenated skin, one is left with a sort of "like attracts like" situation; negative, old, difficult energy has been sloughed off, and so you are less likely to draw in more of the same. While a bit more specialty (to me) than other materia Forms, this is truly one of my favorites. It's not something I will use everyday, but I'm SO glad it's always there to generously deliver amazing benefits!

This smelled sweet and sugary and floral, and was a great scrub. However, the oil + sugar did tend to congeal upon itself, and once its into a block, its really hard to parse out. Other than that, its lovely.

Especially to those without a bathtub, this is heavenly. While the bathsalts also do work as a scrub, an actual scrub materia is still easier to work with. Leaves skin soft and Venusian smooth. Easy to mix and match with other products as well. Light and ah, so so very sweet.