i like the minty fresh feeling in the shower. its a mild scent that im glad i cam enjoy for showertime but doesnt linger after i dry off and apply a totally different scented lotion. ya the texture is different than a regular bath wash but it doesnt bother me a bit, afterall i didnt buy this product so it would be exactly the same as some other brand. sometimes i use it on my hair and the first day it is a little stiff but by the evening it feels so soft and looks so shiney. maybe it helps strip away buildup? not sure but i think its great ;)