purchased for mild iv probably would not buy again [SEP] i purchased this soap after reading reviews that it is beneficial for iv i have mild iv and thought i would give it a trythree stars for the following dissolves too rapidly in the shower even when not directly under the water pricei followed the directions of another reviewer and cut the soap into slivers as not to prematurely dissolve the entire bar i was able to use each sliver maybe to inch thick once before it completely disintegrated that means that i used the entire bar of soap in about showers disappointingfor per soap i would expect a longer lasting product yes it softened my skin and yes it smells great also a plus that it is natural i did not see a significant improvement simply from the soap alone thoughnote for iv people try out dermal therapy brand lotion that is a product that is definitely worth the money