Review title is Buff your way to beautiful skin [SEP] In the past I have used loofah sponges in solid form that still had seeds in it, and the sponges glued on wooden sticks . I wanted a softer more bendable loofah and these loofah pads do the trick. My hand easily slides in the elastic back. The backing fabric feels like ultra soft terry cloth. It is so soft my hand does slide around a little bit over the fabric when its dry  I was initially wondering if it would slip off my hand, but it molds to my hand and becomes easily pliable once wet and more grippy. It has enough flat loofah attached to buff away dry skin  but not so rough to irritate my skin. I love that I can easily rinse and wring the water/soap out of it. Loofah in the whole or stick form does not wring out easily therefore it is not uncommon for parts of them to get dark and smell musty. These loofah pads are so pliable its easy to wring  out water  like a towel and has a convenient loop to hang dry. In theory they should not smell musty if water is dried quickly from them. I haven't had them long enough to see if they turn, since my solid one on a stick from local store didn't turn for weeks.  I have dry middle age skin and I love that this little loofah pad works away the dry skin to softness underneath. Part of an at home spa experience. Extra perk! it comes with 2 pads. Disclaimer: I received these loofah pad mitts for a reduced price for a honest and uninfluenced review.