I love this soap, and it's crazy that it has been around for over 100 years, but I guess the reason, is because it's so amazing. I originally bought this for my mother for a Christmas present, along with some other beauty products, because it had good reviews, had a cute box, and my mother is half Swedish, so thought she would like it, and she did like it, but when I asked her if she ever used it as a mask, i.e., let it dry first before washing it off, as they recommend you do, she didn't even know you were supposed to do that. I was like, yea, I read somewhere you are supposed to do that, and that this soap is even a favorite of the Queen of Sweden. She had no idea about using it as a mask, but said she still liked it a lot, even without doing that, and liked how it had a nice lather, and that the bar was hard, i.e., doesn't get all soft and mushy and break apart, and she said her face felt very clean, and had a nice pleasant smell. I then bought a bar of this soap for myself, and have never been so amazed by a bar of soap, and I am no bar soap virgin. I love bar soaps, and my dermatologist recommends using good quality facial bar soaps over liquid soaps for various reasons. My favorite part about the soap when using it is getting it into a real good lather, kind of like whipping egg whites to make Belgian waffles or something and having this fluffy white foam on my face, to let dry for about 5 to 7 minutes. (Speaking of Belgian waffles, I plan to try the Belgian egg white soap too, so I will write an update later on to compare them). After washing and drying your face with a wash cloth, your face feels so clean, and although your face feels sort of tight, it definitely does not make your skin too dry, because it feels soft, and feels all the impurities and dead skin cells got removed. But yo get the best effect from this soap, I definitely suggest that you lather up a good foam and let it dry, and then let it sit for 5 to 7 minutes or so, before you wash it off. When you wash it off, it lathers again, so I kind of like to lather it a little more again as I wash it off. I love this soap and enjoy using it so much, it makes my want to wash my face multiple times a day, just because its such a nice experience.. I don't know if I can say the same about having that desire with any other soap, like I do with this one, so if you were wondering if you should try this soap, you should. It's the best soap I have ever tried.
I can't say enough about this soap. I have allergy issues with fragrances, so finding a good soap that isn't harsh is VERY hard. The "sensitive" Dove soap is supposedly soft enough for face and body. I was left with bumpy skin and lots of black heads on both my face and upper back/shoulders. I really hate that feeling. I was always envious of my hubby's soft skin and often left wondering "why can't I have that?" An internet search led me to this one (among a list of 4 others too). I chose this one for the contents. I got it two days ago and used it last night for the first time. HOLY COW! I noticed an immediate difference as soon as I was out of the shower. My face was soft and fairly smooth. After my skin dried, I couldn't believe that my shoulders were also fairly soft. It was really the first time in MONTHS it felt that way.
I will say I followed the instructions, which says to leave the suds on your skin for 5 min. I admit that I my skin felt dry when I rinsed the soap off, but after my skin dried off, it was AMAZING. I really could hardly believe the difference.
I'll update my review after I've used it for more extended period of time. (But for one day use, holy cow!)
I liked that it did clean and tighten my face. I then use a serum followed by a moisturizer. I’ve given them as gifts to my granddaughters like that it cleans better than regular cleansers.
I love this facial soap. I have always had acne prone bumpy feeling oily skin with visible blackheads on the nose. This soap has changed my world honestly. It doesn't dry my face out too much, doesn't leave me feeling greasy, and it really does help with the oil production and blackheads on my face. I used to consider washing my face an inconvenient chore that seemed to hurt my face more than it helped it, but this soap has literally made washing my face the most relaxing and most luxurious part of my day. I look forward to using it every morning and night. It lathers up thickly, removes dirt fast and easily, and has a delicate pleasant sent that does not irritate my eyes or skin. It might seem a little pricey but it really lasts for quite a long time.