Introduction
Natural loofah: Have you been searching for a way to improve your skin and restore a youthful glow? Natural loofahs are here to help! You’re probably aware of the average plastic loofahs, designed in a bunch of bright colours to entice you into buying them. However, have you ever seen or heard of natural loofahs? White in colour and made from gourd, which is a plant in the cucumber family, natural loofahs are more eco-friendly and can degrade at a faster pace than those made from plastic.
After years of being reliant on plastic loofahs I became tired of the continuous disappointment I was faced with when they would completely unravel and become an unusable pile of plastic after just a couple of uses. After hearing about natural loofahs and their many benefits, I knew I had to make the switch. Ever since then I haven’t had to dispose of any products as natural loofahs degrade on their own.
Another plus is that my skin is not only glowing, but it feels so much softer. I also managed to get my family members to give them a try! It makes me happy knowing I can shower and little changes in my daily routine can help to protect my environment.
Brief History
For over 9000 years individuals have been using gourd loofahs. Gourd is known as one of the world’s first domesticated plants as it was being globally distributed even back in the pre-Columbian era.
One common misconception around this plant is that gourd loofahs come from the ocean, however, gourd belongs to the vegetable family and originates from Asia and Africa. India is known as the first country to truly cultivate gourds.
How natural loofahs are created
After the harvesting of the gourds, they are left outside to dry out for up to a week. The next step in this process is to soak the dried gourds in water and then peel their skin. Seeds are removed from the plant and once completely dry they can be designed into any shaped sponge desired, before then being sold.
4 Core Benefits
Dead skin: Natural loofahs possess the ability to remove dead skin cells that gather together on the top layer of your skin, leaving you glowing and feeling extra soft and smooth!
Blood circulation: Using a loofah to scrub your body can help increase the rate of blood circulation. This can be beneficial to you as increased circulation of the blood can help to remove dangerous toxins from the skin.
All inclusive: There are different varieties of loofahs that come in multiple shapes and sizes to help cater to everyone’s skin types. Is your skin getting too dry or perhaps too oily? Don’t worry, natural loofahs can help.
Eco-Friendly: If you are looking to play your part in helping the environment, natural loofahs are for you! Loofahs made from gourd will begin to decompose after so many uses, so unlike plastic loofahs, there will be no need to throw yours out in the rubbish after it has gained too many bacteria.
How to use a Loofah
Step 1. Soak your loofah in warm water
Step 2. Apply soap or shower gel, whichever you prefer
Step 3. Scrub your body in circular motions whilst remembering not to scrub hard to prevent damage to your skin
Step 4. Rinse your loofah and allow it too properly dry
Step 5. Sterilise weekly to prevent bacteria building up
You can find natural loofahs in the product section of Go Eco Love’s shop. You can buy them individually or you can get them as part of the handmade soap gift. Make someone feel special. Make the change towards eco friendly living.