Review (4/5): This is not for me at all
The product is exactly as described by the seller, it's just not right for me. I've been using it twice a day for a over a week, and it still feels like it's sandpaper/pumice stone on my skin. It exfoliates but in a bad way, it's way too rough for my sensitive skin.
I ordered this because I'm reducing plastics in my household and my old loofah was one of those fluffy plastic ones. So I figured I'd go natural. Basically, I got the wrong kind of loofah, at least for my needs. It's great for when I wash my feet and armpits (I use a natural zinc based deodorant so it's kind of difficult to wash off with the fluffy plastic loofah) but it's way too rough for the rest of my body.
I soaked it as instructed, because it does come flat as a board and dry as can be, but I have to soak it before every shower or it's intolerable-that's a pain. I'm going to use them all, of course, but I already have my next style of natural loofah picked out.
I also noticed that I have to use a lot of soap, way more than normal. It has softened a bit with use, but you can still cut glass with the edges.
If you need extreme full body exfoliation, this is the product for you. My sensitive skin is just not having it. The seller was very clear in their description so it's my own mistake, and I don't blame them at all. It's a good product but I deducted a star because I absolutely hate it, for me. I can totally imagine this is right for someone else.