I am really great at sticking to my clean regimen of skincare. I went to a new spa to get a facial and they used really harsh toxic chemicals on me and I was so itchy and my skin was flaking so bad, it was similar to a lizard shedding. It was very embarrassing, for I could not moisturize enough, and my other exfoliate was too soft . So I ordered this one and immediately was able to shed the dead flakey skin and have my soft skin back again. I am so thankful for this product being a march more tough scrub, to really get the job done.