Enjoy a natural, full body exfoliation with these amazing jumbo loofahs! Cut yours to size if desired, giving you many uses or use as a full-sized loaf, which is great for getting to hard to reach places. Grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides on a small farm in Antioch, Southern Turkey, ensuring a natural and safe product for your skin. They are also unbleached. These loofahs are designed to adapt to the contours of your body, the loofah provides thorough cleansing and exfoliation, suitable for all skin types and everyday use. Directions for use: Wet loofah and gently massage over damp skin in circular motions. Some loofah facts: The loofah, or luffa gourd, has a rich history that includes its use as a bath sponge, a vegetable, and more: Origins; The loofah is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, and spread to other parts of the world, including Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. Archaeological remains show that the loofah was used in Egypt as far back as 3,500 BC. Uses; The loofah has been used for many purposes, including: Bath sponge: In the late 1800s, the loofah became popular as a bath sponge, especially in New York's high society. The "Father of the friction bath", Louis Kuhne, believed that scrubbing with a loofah in tepid water was necessary for skin detoxification. Vegetable: The young fruits of the loofah plant are often eaten as a vegetable in Asia, particularly in China and India. They can be eaten raw or steamed and taste similar to courgette. Cooking oil: The seeds of the loofah plant are rich in protein and fat, and can be used to make cooking oil.
