Review (4/5): Softest soft, not for exfoliating
I have been using a loofah but I feel like I wanted something that could easily reach my entire back without having to be a total contortionist in the shower. A brush with handle seemed like the obvious choice.
The first one I bought had bristles on it and it was so hard it hurt to use so I couldn’t even bear the discomfort on my back. That one was better for scrubbing feet or less sensitive areas.
This one is completely different and luxurious. The handle is a thick bamboo that is sealed. It’s a neutral colored wood but very attractive. There is some wrapped smooth rope on the base of the brush for holding. It makes the brush less slick when it’s wet and soapy. There is also a hole with a piece of that same rope for hanging. I use the rope to hang the body brush off of my shower caddy.
The bristles are extremely soft! They are pure white and have been cut so that they have a texture for the skin. The bristles are tightly positioned and there are a ton of tiny ones. They are as soft it not softer than some of my smoothest make up brushes. It’s soft enough that it could be used on my skin without irritating it.
Now the flip side is that because it is so soft there isn’t any exfoliating action. I wouldn’t mind some slightly more rigid like a loofah for really deep cleaning. It’s even softer than a wash cloth but closer to a makeup cloth. This brush is really going to depend on the user and the need. It’s not for exfoliating.