KONJAC SPONGES: WHY YOU SHOULD START USING ONE: BEST NATURAL SKINCARE TOOL FOR 2021

by Laya Bella

What is a Konjac sponge?  

It is sponge that is used to cleanse and exfoliate your skin naturally. It is 100% natural and plant based, made from the powdered roots of the Konjac plant, a fibrous vegetable mostly native to South East Asia

It has been a part of the Japanese skincare for more than 120 years and initially used as a bath sponge for new babies as it is very gentle. Konjac plant is naturally rich in vitamins D, C, E, among many others that have proven to be very essential to having healthy skin.
Konjac sponges are very ideal as they can be fused with several other ingredients to make them even more effective. Some of the ingredients include Bamboo charcoal, lavender, Turmeric, Aloe Vera, tea extract among many others.

Why do I need a Konjac sponge? 

  1. It is very natural which means it is 100% plant based making it suitable for vegans.
  2. It is very gentle and therefore leaves the skin glowing.
  3. It exfoliates without excess irritation removing dead skin cells, blackheads, dirt and oil.
  4. It is biodegradable/composable making it ecofriendly.
  5. It is effective in unclogging pores especially with oil and acne prone skin,
  6. It cab be used as a makeup remover.
  7. It contains no toxic or harmful chemicals thus making it suitable for sensitive skin.
  8. It can be used to cleanse the rest of the body too. 

Different types of Konjac Sponges and their benefits 

Green – A green Konjac sponge is one that has been fused with either green clay, green tea or aloe vera.

  1. Green clay Konjac sponge which is ideal for oily and combination skin types, helps with mattifying the skin through its absorption properties that draw excess oil and grease from your skin while purifying it at the same time restoring vitality.

  2. Green tea konjac sponge helps with treating acne and preventing the early signs of aging and is ideal for mature and damaged skin. 

  3. Aloe vera konjac sponge is ideal for all skin types and it gently exfoliates while naturally moisturizing, soothing and comforting your skin.


    Black – This konjac sponge has been fused with activated bamboo charcoal which is great for removing impurities that cause blackheads and acne. They are ideal for those with problematic skin that have frequent breakouts as they help in absorbing excess oil and toxins from the skin.

    Orange/Yellow – This konjac sponge has been infused with turmeric which contains anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-oxidizing properties. It is ideal for all skin types and helps promote blood flow throughout the skin.

    Red/Pink – This Konjac sponge has been enriched with red clay and is ideal for dry and sensitive skin types.  It has revitalizing minerals and is pH neutral thus protecting your complexion and balancing the acidity on your skin while gently exfoliating any dead skin cells.

    Purple – This Konjac sponge contains Lavender which is known for soothing and relaxing properties. It promotes regeneration of skin cells and is ideal for sensitive skin.

    White – This is the natural color of the Konjac sponge without any ingredients. It is the classic pure Konjac sponge without any added ingredients ideal for those with sensitive skin including babies. They have a neutral pH thus keeping the acidity of your skin balanced.

     

    How do I use a Konjac sponge? 

    1. Soak the sponge in warm water for about 10 minutes (if it's your first time using it) so as to allow it to soften and expand.

    2. Rinse out excess water by gently squeezing it between the palms of your hands.
    3. Wet your face with warm water to open up pores.
    4. Gently scrub your face in circular motions. You can also apply a cleanser at this point on you face before you scrub.
    5. Once satisfied, rinse your face.
    6. Rinse the cleanser with warm running water then gently squeeze out the excess water between the palms of your hands. Do not twist, press or stretch the sponge too hard as it may damage it.
    7. Finally hang the sponge in a well-ventilated area to dry. Do not expose it to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid environment.

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