"I bought this to try something smaller and more gentle than the natural loofah sponges I'd been using over the last 2 years. I would buy a whole, long loofah and cut it in quarters. It was very cost effective and they lasted a long time before needing to be tossed, but they were very rough and my sensitive skin needed a break. Before that I was using Italy cloths, but didn't like that they were so manufactured and unbiodegradeable.

This sponge is certainly more gentle on skin once fully soaked with water, to the point where it didn't feel any more "scrubby" than a washcloth, perhaps even less so if you use the side with the channels cut into it (are you supposed to use that side? I really don't know). If this is what you're after, you might appreciate this sponge more than I did. I was looking for something more in between a coarse scrub and a gentle cloth wash. Overall I didn't see any improvements in my skin's texture or overall feel.

Finally, the first one lasted about a month before I felt compelled to toss it. Even though I squeeze the water out after using and hang it to dry, I felt the minerals and other yuck from my hard water clung to it and it showed. I'm on the second one now, and won't be repurchasing."

"Holds the liquid soap well. Thought there would be a little more textured difference between the two sides but I still like it. The little string is still hanging in pretty sturdily too."

"I have been looking for a body sponge that is soft and not exfoliating. So glad I tried the Konjac body sponge. Use the sponge every day in the shower, love it!"