Loofah : What is it?
| A loofah is a washing sponge that comes from a climbing plant with attractive yellow flowers bearing the same name. It is rubbed on the skin to remove dead skin cells and rejuvenate the body. It works better with water and a cleaning agent such as a body wash, a body scrub, or a liquid soap to deeply cleanse and naturally condition the skin.
Loofah is 100% natural, biodegradable, and environment-friendly. It can also be used together with a cleaning agent for for scrubbing household items. |
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Kinds of Loofahs include the following: |
Egyptian loofah
- An Egyptian loofah comes from the loofah plant that grows in Egypt called Luffa aegyptiaca.
- It is soft and resilient because of its thick and fibrous form.
- Its fibers are evenly distributed, making them durable and long-lasting.
- It comes in white or light yellow due to its chemical-free property.
- It can be used for facial, body, and even home applications.
Asian loofah
- An Asian loofah comes from the loofah plant that grows in Asia called Luffa acutangula.
- Unlike the Egyptian loofah, it is harsh, abrasive, and uncomfortable to use.
- It has coarse fibers that can easily split with frequent use.
- It naturally comes in a gray or darker color, but it can be lightened when bleached with chlorine.
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Absorbency: Choose a highly-absorbent loofah that effectively soaks up your liquid soap or body wash. Make sure its fibers are evenly distributed for greater absorption.
Hypoallergenic property: Look for a loofah treated with a hypoallergenic property to prevent skin irritation and rashes.
Handling convenience: Choose a loofah with a cotton terry on the side and a strap on the back for easy and convenient handling.
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