I first tried this soap right before I went to the store for a exfoliating scrub sponge. After one use, I noticed a significant change with my skin. I also noticed that my skin felt rather nourished as if I put lotion on. After 3 uses, I knew I no longer needed a exfoliating sponge at all. Skin still feels great. Went on to try the entire catalog of soaps and they are far superior to the last 10 years of organic soaps I've purchased.