Washcloth, Face & Body Exfoliating Wash Cloth for Shower, Body Loofah Alternative, Scrub Towel, Resists Mold, Made from Agave Fiber

Great for exfoliating. A little coarser than expected but overall good product.

This arrived in a recyclable cardboard box with no plastic or cellophane. It says "recycled paper", but that usually just means that it's made from scraps of new cardboard/paper material that would have been otherwise thrown away (as opposed to post-consumer recycled, which is truly reused). Nonetheless, I appreciated the packaging.The cloth itself seems quite rough and loosely knit when dry, but upon wetting it swells and takes on a vaguely clay- or pulp-like texture. It is quite exfoliating, and though I purchased this for my evening face wash I imagine it would work very well for body scrubbing or household cleaning. I find it actually a little harsh for the face every day, but it will purportedly soften with use.The cloth dries quickly and the loose knit ensures it will not mildew or mold. You have to hang it over something to dry, though if you have a scrap of cloth and some thread you can easily sew a small loop onto one corner to hang it.This product was handmade in Mexico. The back of the package features some interesting information on agave fabric and the history of cloths like these in native American culture ('American' as in the Americas, not US natives). May seem irrelevant to some but I really enjoy information like this. Agave is quite a sustainable fabric, and I would definitely repurchase this product or recommend to a friend.EDIT June 2018: Still using this sucker two years later. I eventually found it too rough for the face but it's perfect for a weekly body scrub, not crazy rough like an Italian cloth. Two years later, it's still a fantastic product.

I get my body wet in the shower and rub soap on Ayate. Then, I go over my whole body except my face and back with the Ayate. (For the back, I use a bristle brush with soap. For my face, I am at the sink and use a special facial soap with my hands.) The Ayate does get softer over time. I usually replace it after 30-60 days with a new one. The goal is gentle exfoliation and moderate removal of body oils.

If you buy this, keep an eye on the return date because you probably will want to return it. I wish that I had never bought this.+ it is a decent exfoliator. You have to have tough skin though, it's pretty harsh.- once you get it wet, it curls up on itself and will not lay flat. That renders it useless as a washcloth and in general a pain in the butt. I have tried to stretch it out with pants hangers etc as it dried, but it always returns to this warped state after I use it.15 years ago I bought this same product and it was good. That's why I bought it this time. The edges would curl a little bit, but nothing like this.I don't know what they've done, whether it's too wide of space between the threads or quality control, but I can't recommend this to anyone.I thought about using this to clean, but I'm not sure I can even use it for that because it keeps wiggling in my hand.Just don't.

I have used this product for over 20 years and it is the best if you want a real scrub down. They last a long long time and they never get moldy if you leave it in a dry area. I actually add a bamboo scrub mix on to it and really get polished up! Skin so smooth like a baby : ). Not to mention it is an all natural product and it is in a recyclable box. What more could you ask for??

This review is based on my own personal experiences. This means if you decide to purchase this item you may or may not feel the same way about it. I have had this washcloth for several months now, and this is the second time I purchase this product. Its kind of big at first then it shrivels up once you wet it. For me it's the perfect size. It's a great exfoliator leaves my skin feeling pretty soft. It feels like you are using a loofah. These washcloths can last a long time. I will buy this product again once I feel the need to replace the one I already have. There is only thing I did not like about this product. The first time I bought it there was a human hair threaded into the washcloth, which was kind of gross. When I re-bought it also had a long hair on it, but for this one I was able to remove the hair. Overall its a great washcloth.

I love this. It is rough at first, which works as a great exfoliator. It softens over time, and works overall as a great wash cloth. It doesn’t get mildewy even though it lives in the shower for months. It lasts a long time and I love them!

Dries QuicklyNot too abrasive for an everyday exfoliatorI'd buy it again!