Most of us may be used to washing our faces with washcloths these days, but have you ever noticed that they don’t always do the trick? If you haven’t heard of the Konjac Sponge, you are missing out, my friend — but don’t worry, we’ll fill you in on everything you need to know.
Now, before you start arguing that sponges are for dishes, know that the Konjac Sponge is no ordinary sponge. This handy beauty tool from South Korea promises to clean out dirt, oil, and even blackheads from your face without damaging your skin. The secret is the texture of the sponge — made of a natural, porous fiber, the Konjac Sponge has a soft, fine texture that does the job without hurting even the most sensitive skin.
The unusual, rubber-like texture makes for a richer lather so that your face wash doesn’t get lost in the unknown cavities of your washcloth, and it dries quicker between uses so that you aren’t accidentally wiping bacteria and mold onto your face.
The Konjac Sponge suits people with clogged pores and acne very well. The key is letting the sponge soak for about 5 minutes in warm water before using it so that it gets nice and soft. A few drops of your cleanser should do the trick, then apply to your face, making certain not to press too hard, nor come into too much contact with healing pimples or infections of any kind. Some skin types will react well to a daily usage while others will do better with a few times a week, so definitely keep an eye on how your skin reacts to the frequency with which you use the Konjac Sponge.
Will you try the Konjac Sponge?
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