NATURAL VEGETABLE BRISTLES: Make sure the brush is not made of synthetic fiber since this can irritate the skin. Yerba Prima's brush is made from all-natural tampico vegetable fibers. LONG DETACHABLE HANDLE: Helpful for reaching the back and entire body for proper exfoliation. Handle can detach to make it easier to travel with. EASY DIRECTIONS: Before bathing, start at the bottom of your feet. With fast, gentle strokes, make your way up the body. Always brush towards your heart. It shouldn't hurt so if it does you're pushing too hard. Afterwards, you might feel sense of upliftment.