Face
Bath and body
If you’re looking for a product that’ll gently cleanse your skin without the use of brushes, scrubs, or other harsh tools, you may want to consider a konjac facial sponge. Made from konjac, a porous root vegetable that’s native to Asia, this an alternative to physically exfoliation to remove dead skin cells for glowing, more radiant skin. Because the plant is extremely gentle, using a sponge with konjac is often recommended for unclogging pores, especially with oily and acne-prone skin. However, avoiding them if you have very sensitive skin is advised.
What makes them different is their color and added ingredients.
Available options are:
- Pure white: Helps to balance the PH of the body
- Bamboo charcoal: Suitable for acne-prone skin, this helps to detoxify and control excess sebum. Contains antibacterial properties.
- Aloe vera: Has moisturizing benefits
- Turmeric: Brightening and oil control
- Lavender: Balance oil secretion
- Sakura: Antioxidant and soothing benefit
Instructions:
- After you get a sponge, soak it in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. This will help expand it to full size.
- Once it is full size, begin cleaning your face by moving the sponge in a circular motion, kind of like a massage for your face.
- Start in the center of your face and work your way out and up, avoiding the eye area.
- You can use a konjac sponge with or without a facial soap or cleanser. It can be used every day. Depending on how often you use it, it’s best to replace your konjac sponge about every 4 weeks. If you use it more often, consider replacing it after 3 weeks, and if you only use it a few times a week, you may be able to stretch it to 5 weeks.
One of the appeals of a konjac facial sponge is how easy it is to clean. That said, there are some simple steps to follow to keep your sponge in tip-top shape. It’s important to squeeze all the excess water out of your konjac sponge after every use, so it does not harbor any bacteria. After the excess water is out, hang it up to dry.
Make sure to dry it in a well-ventilated area. And don’t be surprised when it starts to break down as it happens since konjac is a fibrous root.
Once a week, drop the sponge in bowl of boiling water for a couple of minutes to sanitize it.
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