Gobo (burdock root) has been used for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. Burdock is a plant and the root is commonly used as an ingredient in Japanese cooking or consumed as a tea. Gobo soap is suitable for all types skin types including combination skin. It is perfect for daily cleansing. Gobo soap makes a nice creamy lather and leaves your skin purified and moisturized. Sea salts in this soap work as a gentle cleansing agent.