They look like a regular pair of exfoliating gloves/mitts. Just like the cheap ones you get from Clicks or Pick n Pay. BUT these are a lot rougher and therefore exfoliate a lot better. I think they are meant to be used in the shower with body wash/body scrub. But to be honest I don't ever use them like that. I use them to exfoliate my skin before I apply my gradual self tanner. I also use them on my knees if I notice my tanner is thicker there. I sometimes get a bit of a rash if I use them on my legs, but that's only if its too soon after I've shaved. They are very rough so redness does appear, But I like these a lot as they work nicely to get rid of dry skin.