I was a bit skeptical as I have very dry skin and for the first four days I used at least 4 to five doses instead of the recommended two. However after 4 days I found that 2 doses were more than enough and my skin felt nurtured and nourished. Then I got sick and had to take anti-biotics and cortizone. From past experience my hair and skin react very badly to the cortizone feeling dry and flaky and no amount of moisturising usually helps. Imagine my delight to find that this did not happen this time. I continued using the product and my skin remain soft and supple! I'm sold!