Exfoliating With Natural Sponges
Beloved for their exfoliating prowess, loofah sponges may not top dermatologists’ lists—blame the bacterial bonanza from infrequent swaps. Yet, many bath enthusiasts remain blissfully unaware of their origins.
These scrubby accessories hail from the fibrous innards of a cucumber kin, the luffa fruit, a staple in Vietnamese dishes, and thrive in the warm climes of India, China, and Vietnam..