Forest Essentials’ cane sugar polisher product review

I am not a fan of sugar polishers such as this product, mainly because there is a massive risk that excessive use will damage your skin barrier.

As you see from above, there is so much sugar in this product that its managed to accumulate to one side. I find the key to using this product is to do it the Forest Essentials way: take small amounts out of the product and use an excessive amount of oil. I emptied out half the tiny bottle of oil that came with the polisher, so that the product looks like this:

In this way, the oil is helping to lift off dead skin and the sugar is exfoliating. I do not use the polish straight out of the tub – its just to harsh (even on my feet). Unless your skin has the same aesthetic quality as elephant skin does, I suggest you do the same as I do.

Obligatory before and after photos

Would I buy this product again?

Yes, I would. At the same time, I’d buy the organic cold pressed almond oil from Forest Essentials or any cheaper alternative.

My skin on my test area (left arm) is visibly lighter as well as being softer than my right arm. I know this sounds strange, but my skin looks “cleaner” and there is a soft glow. The product has a pleasant citrus odour, which does not go away with a single wash. That’s fine with me. I used a light moisturiser because I had already used so much oil in the body polish routine.

How does it compare to other scrubs?

I like this better than IZIL’s body scrub and less than UMA’s anti-ageing body scrub. However this is better value for money – offering 300g for US$ 40 vs. UMA’s scrub US$ 45 for 140g. I have no concern that I will get multiple uses out of this produc, justifying its ticket price…