When I first got this, I was probably thinking the same thing you might be... It's just soap, right? WRONG. I used it on my hands a few times when I thought about trying it on my face. I've struggled with cystic acne for years and years now, and have always been told tea tree was good for clearing up skin. Well, I've tried plain old tea tree and nothing... But whatever is in this soap works magic for me! The mint makes my face feel so fresh and clean, the little peppermint leaves and poppy seeds are so good at gently exfoliating the skin without irritating it, and the fragrance is to die for. I literally feel like it works better than any facial cleanser I've used in the past and has helped with my jawline acne tremendously. Not to mention it lasts for months! All the products I've tried from Palermo are incredible. I'll be a customer for life!