Comments on: Zest Soap Sucks

By: ge from texas

ge from texas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:29:35 +0000

I have used Zest for years…NO MORE…glad I found this page… I knew something was up with the NEW formula…BRING BACK OUR OLD ZEST!!!

By: RW from Ohio

RW from Ohio — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:42:58 +0000

I have used Zest since high school in the 60s. I’ve tried others over the years, but nothing else left me feeling as clean as the original Zest. This new formula isn’t even close and the shape is a joke. I’m searching for a replacement.

By: Sharen

Sharen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:06:12 +0000

For God sake, fire the idiot that changed the old Zest soap, and the shape design of the bar. Please, please, get back to the old zestfully clean formula. Please get rid of this scum clinging crap you are now making. Until you do I will not be buying any more Zest. You should be ashamed of putting the procter and gamble name on this stuff your trying to pass off as soap.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:45:39 +0000

i agree with most of the above;the original was the best.i live on the prairies of canada and the water is very hard;so unless you bring back the original i will be buying something that does not leave a horrible feeling after having a bath.by the way i,m sure i speak for million,s of people around the planet.

By: Al from Minnesota

Al from Minnesota — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:16:22 +0000

The new shape has been morphing further. Not only did the hourglass shape rip off the consumer from conception, but P&G has altered it ever-so-slightly some more. The Zest imprint is becoming deeper and the edges are now chamfered at an angle along the profile. Less soap for the same price. Also it doesn’t lather well anymore after the first couple uses in the shower. I bet P&G only coats the top 3/32″ or so with the good lathering ingredient. Does P&G think their customers are stupid. They must. They aren’t fooling me. I like the old product, I hate this new product. I’d change but all the soaps out there are going on the cheap now. Foolish corporations, all of them.

By: Bob Kabella, Wisconsin

Bob Kabella, Wisconsin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:03:14 +0000

I started using zest soap in the Marine Corps, 1961, and have continued using it until they made the shape change. The shape is difficult to hold and slips out of my hand….I wonder if the genius who designed it ever tried using it. Also it turns to goo in the soap dish after use. I am looking for another brand after 47 years of use. If they ever change the shape and prevent it from turning to goo it the soap dish, I would hope they would advertise this so I know it was done and I may give it another try. Also get rid of all the new sents and just get back to the original…and label it as such. In short….I too agree with all of the other comments submitted, I just had to have my say.

By: Betty

Betty — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:37:47 +0000

I always loved your soap and used it for as long as I can remember. You changed the look of your soap and also the ingredients, and it is not the same anymore. One of the things I so liked about it was that it did not leave a film on your body or on the tub, but now it has a scummy film that is left in the tub and also on your skin. I gave my grand-daughter a bath and when I emptied the tub of all the water it looked so scummy with this white foamy scum she didn’t even like it. Please go back to the old bar, it smelt great and left your skin clean and silky. I am going to try another product because i am unhappy with yours.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:22:26 +0000

Very Clever. Change the product formula ( to no doubt save a buck). Change the size, ( also no doubt to save a buck). Oh yeah, lose your customer base ( not saving a buck now, are you). Someone in research and the P&G corporpate office screwed up. Put it back!!!!!!!!! This was a heck of a soap. Used it for years. Not Now!!!!!!

By: Joyce

Joyce — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:26:28 +0000

I want to feel zestfully clean again!!!! Please go back to making soap the old way. I hate washing that film out of the sink and tub constantly. I’ve been a loyal customer for so many years, as soon as I’m done with this batch I’m looking for a new brand. If you go back to the original style of making soap I’ll come back. Until then…new soap companies here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:14:19 +0000

Here I thought I was alone…Been a Zest user for over 45 years. Hate all the new strong scents and colors that stick to your soap dish. Please bring back the white - whitewater fresh and the original Zestfully clean - leaves no bathtub ring…you fools P&G have lost so many life long customers!!