This is one of the "harsh" exfoliating soaps along with the coffee soap and Lemongrass. It is a little harsh on my face (your mileage may vary), and ya know, I am at "that" age where I need every little help to keep "age" from showing--so I don't use it from the neck up. BUT, on the rest of the body it is so nice. Do you have dry looking, scaly, patchy looking skin right out of the shower? START using this soap yesterday. This all essential oil scent blend is one that I made over a decade ago as a treat just for me. I love that others really like it, too! That way I can keep making it!!