Overview Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the outer layers of the skin. It can be beneficial for removing dry or dull skin, increasing blood circulation, and brightening and improving your skin’s appearance. How to Exfoliate Body? There are different methods for exfoliation. So Your skin type should determine which method you use and how […]
Category Archives: Loofah Sponges
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What is Loofah Used For: Many people have questioned the spelling of luffa and Wikipedia says either luffa or loofah is correct. Spell it how you’d like, just get some, grow some and use some. They are awesome! What can you do with your luffas once you have grown them? They are so useful! Eco-friendly […]
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Washcloth Vs Loofah: Bath time is always a little more luxurious when you lather up with a loofah or washcloth, both great for softening skin. Each performs differently, though, so here’s what you need to know about the two. Washcloth Uses A washcloth doesn’t lather soap that well and isn’t very efficient for a […]
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Loofah Plant (Loofah Plants) Loofah Plant (Loofah Plants): Loofah, (genus Luffa), also spelled luffa, also called vegetable sponge, sponge gourd, or rag gourd. genus of seven species of annual climbing vines of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to the Old World tropics. Two species (Luffa acutangula and L. aegyptiaca) are commonly cultivated for their fruits, […]
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What Are Loofahs Made Of? What are Loofahs Made Of: Bath time, spa experiences, and even common household chores just wouldn’t be the same without the humble sponge. Sponges, mostly from class Demospongiae, have been sold commercially as cleansing aids for thousands of years, and have also been used as water filters, padding for soldiers’ […]
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How to clean a Loofah: loofah, also known as a sponge, is used for exfoliating dead skin and as a general-purpose sponge for personal hygiene. There are natural loofahs, which come from the fibrous skeleton of the loofah fruit, and loofahs made from plastic and synthetic material. Over time, a loofah’s tiny nooks and crannies […]
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Grow Loofah (Growing Loofah): As a matter of fact, no they do not grow in the ocean. Or the sea. Or any other body of water. That’s always the biggest shock to people when you tell them they can grow their own luffa sponges; the fact that they grow on land, not in the water. […]
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Clean and Drying Luffa In Oven Drying Luffa In Oven: Immediately plunge a less-than-mature sponge into a bucket of water to wash out any juices that remain due to its only half-dry condition. Although the sponge still will be white at that stage, it’s a good idea to soak it in a bleach solution to […]
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Plastic Loofah Vs Natural Loofah (Shower Ball – Bath Pouf) Introducing these natural loofah sponge that is made from a dried-out tropical or subtropical gourd belonging to genus Luffa (most often either species L. aegyptiaca or L. acutangula). They are left to wither on the vine, then have their skin peeled off, cut out to […]
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Health Benefits of Scrubbing With a Loofah Loofah Benefits: Although you may call them a loofah sponge, these long, fibrous bath accessories come from a vegetable source and not a sea creature. The luffa plant, a relative of the cucumber, produces large gourds that leave a durable network of fibers after treating and drying the […]
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