Review (3/5): Doesn't Hold Lather – Better for Dry Brushing – Plastic Packaging
I bought this to replace my plastic loofah. I've tried soaking these in water for 20+ mins prior to showering to loosen them up (which is also just plain inconvenient if I forget) as I've read, but I don't see much of a difference over the several months I've used these. Exfoliation does not need to be this scratchy on the skin, in my opinion. But I would say these loofahs might be better for a dry brush purpose, not in the shower, since they do not hold lather like conventional loofahs. Because of this, I end up using much more soap trying to get the same amount of clean. There exist other compostable options that more closely resemble the classic plastic loofah, so I will be trying those instead. They have held up these whole 9 months but I wouldn't personally recommend them.
Also, for those who are looking to purchase this for zero waste, it is packaged in plastic. I reuse and recycle shipping materials, including plastic covers (when possible) but I just want to warn people that it might be a better idea to purchase from a dedicated zero waste Etsy retailer due to packaging concerns.