These are soaps still curing on the rack. Curing is the process of the hardening of the bar as it loses water. It usually takes about 4 weeks for a fully cured bar. The harder the bar, the longer it lasts! Definitely worth the wait! Please note that because these are handcrafted and cut, each bar will be unique and slightly varied from the photo presentation. Also, pre-ordering is recommended to reserve the bars you want, even if they are still curing, to insure you get your first choices.