For body cleansing, I first use a washcloth and Dove, then rinse. Then I use this African net sponge! No, this is NOT a loofah. This doesn’t absorb moisture but still creates a great lather even with the tiny amount of soap. You have to make sure you get the authentic one with the tiny knots. Those knots exfoliate your skin SO well! LTKOver40 LTKFindsUnder50 LTKBeauty