Sponges and flannels: everything you need to know

We are very happy with using loofah as our essential bathroom accessory. But do you know how loofahs originated or how you should use them to get the maximum benefits? It goes without saying that the bathing experiences would not have been the same with the loofah sponges. You would be very surprised to know that sponges from the Demosponge class have been used to add soldiers’ helmets, as cleaning aids, and also for decorating and painting.

Natural loofahs may look exactly like their bathroom counterparts, but they are not the same. The loofah we use to scrub our bodies is actually a subtropical gourd that belongs to the genus Luffa. The plants resemble giant cucumbers and are harvested throughout the year in tropical countries.

Know the techniques of using a loofah

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• It goes without saying that regular loofah exfoliation helps keep dirt and bacteria away, resulting in a fresh, supple look. Loofahs are mostly stiff and quite stringy to use. So, choose the loofah that is a little soft (not harsh) for your face. In case the loofah is still rough, soak it in warm water until it becomes soft.

• Squeeze the excess water out of the loofah after soaking it in warm water. Apply your favorite soap or facial wash to the loofah and rub it in well with your hand.

• Gently rub the neck, face, and nape of the neck with the loofah, applying little pressure where necessary to remove dead skin cells. Avoid using loofah around the eyes or nose.

• Rinse with cool cool water and pat dry for fresh, radiant facial skin.

Body

• Apply shower gel or bath gel on your loofah and rub the body in circular motions. Press gently to get rid of dead skin cells.

• Pay special attention to places that have rough skin patches. Regular and repeated use of loofah on rough and coarse areas of skin would only help it become soft and smooth.

• Rinse your body with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

• Try the Bamboo Loofah Full Body Scrubber. It is quite gentle on sensitive skin.

How is loofah good for the skin?

• Loofah helps with deep cleaning and helps you get rid of sticky and uninvited guests like germs, bacteria, and dirt particles on a regular basis. Thanks to the net-like structures of the loofah, grime and dirt are removed and leave the skin glowing.

• Loofah helps you achieve an effective exfoliation by successfully removing all dead skin cells. The loofah, unlike the myths, is quite gentle and gentle on the skin and helps give it that youthful feeling.

• A lightly scrubbed loofah would help clear all your pores of sweat, making your skin soft and smooth, just like the commercials show.

• A good loofah massage is also known to remove all stored anxiety and stress. Additionally, using loofah and scrubbing your skin is believed to accelerate blood flow and circulation, giving you amazing, enviable skin.

How do I care for my loofah or flannel?

• Hang up the loofah and flannel after you’ve washed it thoroughly under running water and make sure it dries well.

• In case you shave your legs and hands, try to avoid using loofah or flannel, as bacteria can freely enter your skin through cuts and bruises.

• Avoid using loofah or flannel on your genitals or face.

• It doesn’t matter which loofah or flannel you are using, but clean it every week and keep it soaked in a diluted bleach solution for about 5 minutes.

• In case you are using a natural loofah, replace it every month, but if you use plastic ones, you can keep it for two months. If you notice mold growing on the loofah, replace it immediately.

With the right tips and guidelines, loofah and flannels can really be effective for skin care.