This product introduced me to shower oils for the first time. Initially, I wasn't impressed. Like others mentioned, the lather was... well, non-existent. I thought, 'Is this right?' It seemed so odd that I had to look it up. Turns out, shower oil isn't used like regular body wash. You're supposed to lather it in your hands and massage it onto your skin before rinsing. So I tried again using this method. 1. Lather Even with the correct technique, it doesn't produce a rich lather. For someone who's used body wash their whole life, it was unfamiliar and confusing. I get that it's oil, but still, it's hard to work up a good lather with your hands. 2. Convenience On the plus side, it is convenient. Skipping the loofah or washcloth step saves time in the shower, which I appreciate. 3. Hydration My skin has been extremely dry lately, and this felt less drying than regular body wash. It's not incredibly moisturizing by any means, but after showering, if I touch my skin without applying anything else, it feels less parched. There's a very slight, barely noticeable softness (on a scale of 0-100, maybe a 2?). At least the dry, itchy feeling has significantly decreased. Here's a bit of a dirty secret: on days off when I skip showering for a day or two, my skin feels like I've applied a velvety body cream (about a 12-15 on that 0-100 scale of moisture). It's a unique feeling, different from typical oiliness, which made me realize it does have a hydrating effect. Still, I find it's not enough on its own, so I follow up with body cream.

I received this as a gift from a friend and was pleased with the generous size. The way it absorbs seems pretty good too.