{"id":805,"date":"2021-10-15T08:15:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T00:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au\/?p=805"},"modified":"2021-10-14T14:02:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T06:02:10","slug":"loofah-sponges-not-just-for-the-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au\/index.php\/eco-home\/loofah-sponges-not-just-for-the-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Loofah Sponges – Not Just for the Bathroom!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t we all just love a little Loofah scrub down to smooth and exfoliate our tired bods! But this versatile veggie can do so much more than scrub away old skin! Loofah (Luffa), Mother Nature\u2019s all natural, multi-purpose exfoliator, can not only be used to thoroughly clean and massage your skin but can also serve as a biodegradable, compostable kitchen and household cleaning product!<\/p>\n

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Loofah (Luffa) is a vegetable from the Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber) family, which grows in tropical and subtropical environments. When harvested early, this super substance can be used in cooking and is very popular in Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines. When left to mature on the vine, the skin and flesh of the Loofah dry and fall away and you\u2019re left with the ultimate eco-scrubby!<\/p>\n

Usage Tips and Applications<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Skincare<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cleansing and massaging with a loofah helps to stimulate peripheral circulation, drain the lymphatic system, and exfoliate the skin; it\u2019s a lot of result from such a humble veggie! Removing dry, dead skin cells helps to regenerate the growth of new skin cells, leaving your skin looking and feeling softer and smoother after each use.<\/p>\n

Loofah is a tough exfoliator, so it\u2019s recommended to moisten the sponge before use, especially on delicate or aging skin. By moistening, it is less aggressive but still sloughs away dry and flaky skin.\u00a0 Use with shower gel or incorporate into a soap bar and lather up!<\/p>\n

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Incorporate loofah slices into your soap for extra scrub while you lather.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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