Loofah Sponge Making

Today’s post will be about exfoliation! Exfoliation, alongside moisturizing, is the key to flawless, smooth and healthy skin. When you begin to tackle the issue of exfoliation, the choices can seem overwhelming. Today, I’ll break it down for you to understand! There are chemical and physical exfoliants. Neither are better than each other. I’ll break it down here for you to understand the details of each: Physical exfoliants. This is the most effective at smoothing rough patches quickly, before shaving, removing dead skin at the surface level, and helping with revealing new, healthy skin instead of dry, dead skin layers. While both types of exfoliating can be over used & cause damage, this one is the one you have to be most careful not to overdo. African net sponge: much more gentle than all the others mentioned, and can be used everyday. These are waayyy more hygienic than loofahs. Super effective at daily cleaning, and makes a washcloth work and feel like a tissue paper. Once you try using this and experience this level of clean, there is no going back haha. If its too rough for you, you can try boiling it in hot water for a little while soften it. Works great with liquid and bar soaps for a thorough, gently exfoliating, daily shower experience. Sugar scrubs: Probably the most popular, and for a good reason. It helps remove the top layer of dead skin and instantly reveals softer skin. They come in pretty smells and colors, and they are super affordable. However, there are definitely some cons. Because it is a sugar substance, it can dissolve in the water before you actually get to exfoliate thoroughly. Also, the granules are a bit large, making it unsuitable to use on the bikini or armpit areas before shaving. If you have KP and are looking for a good exfoliant for that, this might not be a good option simply because the granules are too large. If you need a efficient, surface level smoothing agent, this is a great option. You can use it up to 3 times a week, depending on your skin. Dove brand scrubs are much much more gentle and moisturizing, whereas Tree Hut, Dr Teals and equate brand ones are much rougher and do a better job at exfoliating. Any brand will work, as long as it matches your skin type! 3.Salt scrubs: I highly advise against salt scrubs. They are way too abrasive and can cause a lot of cuts, burning and infections. I dont even know why they exist, but please stay away from them. If you use one that works for you, that’s great. However, they may do a good job for your heels or feet due to being so coarse. But honestly you can just use a foot file for that. Please stay away from salt scrubs. Pumice type scrubs: These are my personal favorite! They are much smaller granules to exfoliate a bit more deeply, making them really effective for Kp! I love the First Aid Beauty Kp Eraser (not sponsored, I genuinely just love it so much) for pre shave exfoliation, Kp management, and bumpy knees. It is the most effective of all scrubs at removing every bit of dead skin, and it contains 10% AHA (chemical surface exfoliant) to really help get everything off. I made the mistake of assuming all scrubs do the same thing, but I was certainly wrong. I dont know of any other scrubs like this one, but if you guys know of any, then that works too! Use this a maximum of twice a week if you have relatively sensitive skin, but you can use it 3 times if your skin can handle it. I only use it 2 times a week, but your frequency will depend on your skin type! 5.Morrocan Exfoliation: This is a super thorough, visible sloughing of dead skin cells treatment for a whole host of skin concerns. It is a great detox for your skin and can be done once a week for smooth, super clean skin. It involves using a special soap and glove to physically roll your dead skin cells off. I don’t care what anyone says, it is dead skin, not dirt. Its great for dry, dull, oily, congested and kp skin. If you guys want a in depth guide on how to do this, let me know and I’ll write one! Chemical exfoliants These are most effective at blackhead removal, ingrown hair prevention, clogged pores, and body acne. They work well for Kp too. It is important to note that these can cause the most severe reactions if used improperly, so make sure you understand the percentages of active ingredients, and frequency of use. AHA. This stands for Alpha Hydroxy Acid. These work more on the surface level of your skin and are water soluble. AHAs help remove dead skin in the pores and surface, as well as lightening old scars and marks. These come in varying strengths from 5% in body washes, scrubs and lotions to 20% in body treatments, peels and prescription creams. Personally, I find 7-10% to be a perfect middle ground in terms of strength. You’ll get fast results, but they are still gentle enough to use daily with proper moisturizing. The percentage you choose depends entirely on your skin sensitivity and needs. Examples of AHA’s are: Lactic acid, Mandelic acid and Glycolic acid. My favorite chemical exfoliant for helping my Kp, and lightening scars is The Ordinary 7% glycolic acid toner. Honestly any toner with this percentage will work, but I like this one because its cheap. Its also a great aftershave to help with ingrowns. You can use this up to once daily all over your body. AHA’s come in the form of scrubs, washes, lotions, toners and serums. BHA. This stands for Beta Hydroxy Acids. These penetrate the pores and dissolve oil and sebum. They help with acne, unclogging pores and blackheads. BHAs are oil soluble, which also means they may cause purging (your skin basically pushing all the gunk to the surface, causing a temporary breakout phase) for some individuals. They come in varying strengths as well, with 2% being the active ingredient in acne treatments. You can find them in washes, lotions, creams, toners and serums. I dont use them personally, because I have dry body skin & I dont have acne. If you struggle with body acne, ingrowns or clogged pores, then this is a great exfoliant for those concerns. There are a couple other types of chemical exfoliants, but these are the most common. It is super important to always moisturize if you exfoliate (which you should be!), to avoid over drying of your skin! Do everything in moderation and according yo your skin type and needs. What works for one might not work for another. Keep that in mind always when choosing for your skin>3 PHEW! That was long! But I hope it helps someone out there trying to figure it out!! If you guys have any questions or product recs, lemme know and ill help you ASAP!! good luck>333 submitted by /u/Jimins_little_minx to r/SkincareAddiction [link] [comments]

Hey, Im the founder of VersaCare. We make the Alpha Sponge — a patent-pending dual-sided exfoliation cloth, hand-crafted in Ghana and the United States, backed by a 2-year guarantee. 4.7 stars and 32 reviews on Amazon. We're a real brand with our own original music ("Polished — Bath Pop") and a sustainability roadmap building toward 2027 — not another dropship operation. We're hiring 1-2 creator partners to be the face of Alpha Sponge on TikTok and Instagram Reels. This is a long-term partnership, not a one-off video gig. You post to your own channels. We provide scripts, shot lists, and full creative briefs — you bring your face, your voice, and your audience. THE ROLE - 3 posts per week (12/month total, mix of TikTok + Instagram Reels) - We provide full scripts and shot lists for every post - You can adjust the scripts to match your voice — you're the expert on what works for your audience - Long-term role for the right partner. We're building a brand, not running a content sprint - We may also repurpose your top-performing posts as paid ads (full usage rights during the partnership) COMPENSATION - $600/month base, paid biweekly via direct deposit - 12% commission on every website sale through your unique discount code (during active partnership) - Volume bonuses (uncapped, paid on top of base + commission): - $100 bonus at 25 sales/month - $300 bonus at 75 sales/month - $750 bonus at 150 sales/month - $2,000 bonus at 500 sales/month - $500 one-time milestone bonus when you hit your first 100 lifetime sales (recognizes early traction) - Free product + quarterly replenishment - Realistic earning potential: $750-1,400/month for active creators driving consistent sales. Top performers earn significantly more through bonuses. NOTE ON UPCOMING LAUNCH: Our website 4-pack ($29.99) launches in approximately 30 days, which will roughly double your commission per transaction. Day-one creators will be in a position to capitalize on that launch. WHAT YOU'LL TALK ABOUT - The Two-Step Reset method (our differentiator — most products don't have a methodology) - Wipe Don't Scrub (the technique that makes the product actually work) - 2-year guarantee — if it fails, we replace it - Authentic African knotted netting heritage - Real results: clearer skin, less back acne, no more disposable loofahs WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Creators across all demographics — we genuinely mean this - Strongly invited: creators connected to the African diaspora, creators dealing with body care concerns (KP, strawberry skin, razor bumps, back acne), creators with skincare audiences - Comfortable filming in bathroom/shower settings (body care, fully clothed, no nudity) - Phone camera and decent lighting — we don't care about pro gear - You're consistent and can hold a 3x/week schedule - You're comfortable being on camera and having a real point of view WHO WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR - Anyone who only wants to do voiceover or hide their face - Anyone whose content style is heavily AI-generated or overly produced - Anyone treating this as a one-off campaign — we're hiring partners TO APPLY, comment below or DM with: Your TikTok and/or Instagram handle 1-2 examples of product or skincare content you've made A few sentences on why this brand interests you specifically (this matters more than follower count) TIMELINE - Applications close: [date one week from posting] - Shortlist gets free product to try and a $100 paid trial post - Hire decision: [date 12 days from posting] A NOTE ON WHY WE'RE PAYING WHAT WE'RE PAYING We're a small Black-owned business growing fast. The $600 base is competitive but not the highest you'll see on this sub. Our commission and volume bonuses are where the real upside is — if you can drive sales, you'll outearn flat-rate gigs significantly. Every dollar we pay creators is a dollar we believe will come back through real customers, not vanity metrics. If you're skeptical of UGC offers, I respect that. Ask me anything in the comments. Founder, VersaCare LLC submitted by /u/o0eon0o to r/ugc [link] [comments]

Just recently booked an AirBnB in Utah which quite honestly wasn’t bad at all. But you could clearly tell they cut corners. All of the sponges on the sink were very old/worn and dirty. They told us they had plenty of soap they supplied so no need to buy any. When we arrived initially we couldn’t find the soap in the bathroom. So we proceeded to check all the draws and cabinets and discovered the soap supplied…🤮 Edit: Since this is taking off I guess I should have mentioned the draw under it had 5 used loofahs with old dried up skin on them and some of the bathroom towels had holes in them and some make up residue. I kid you not….I wish I was kidding. I’ve never seen anything like this before at an air bnb. Check this shit out: Some used loofahs: https://imgur.com/a/KG54jpx Worn out towels and a mark that’s either from makeup removal or someone wiping their butthole: https://imgur.com/a/QpNQ7hE submitted by /u/spike11552 to r/mildlyinfuriating [link] [comments]

One of her sons is flying in with his spouse to celebrate it. My husband and the other brother will attend. I have been NO contact with MIL for over 5 years for very valid reasons. She's refused to apologize for her bads, lies and backstabs me, and hasn't acknowledged my birthday for years either, My husband is trying to convince me to attend and "Be the better person" "This could be the last time to bury the hatchet," etc. I don't want to. Would you suck it up and go? SHOCKING UPDATE: DH just got home from work. MIL's party plans have been changed. The BIL who doesn't like me won't arrive until Sunday now. This is the fun part. The last time I exchanged Christmas gifts with MIL, I bought her a designer bag. She gave me a can of apples, a mix to make apple crisp (DHs favorite), and some loofah sponges and body wash from the drug store. I was going to donate it to charity but DH said he was going to re-gift it to her. I doubted it but he says he's going to put it in a new bag, give it to her on Sunday, and video her as she opens it. DH is going to get extra credit if he actually does it. submitted by /u/wontbeafool2 to r/motherinlawsfromhell [link] [comments]

ETA 3: to the top cause y’all aren’t reading the last bit. When I say LOOFAH I mean the POOFY FLUFFY NYLON ones. NOT the DENSE SPONGE GOURDY bois My partner and I frequently take showers together, cause yknow, two birds one stone. Well the first time we showered at my place I offered him my loofah to soap himself and he beat around the bush to essentially say it was nasty to share a loofah. In my head after I use it and rinse it then it’s clean and I see no problem. I’ve also hung my towel to dry after a shower once and reused it the next morning and apparently that’s nasty too? It’s not like I’m using a mildewy towel?? I can get 2-3 uses out of towels and even more uses out of the ones dedicated to a lil hair wrap. Idk I don’t find it that nasty. It’s not like we’re sharing a toothbrush?? We’re sharing clean things in my head. I can understand the loofah one especially if it’s a rag/ washcloth instead. But the sharing and/or reusing towels being dirty is wild to me. Idk, what do yall think? ETA: y’all make some very valid points. It really boils down to a “each their own” kinda deal I guess. I could always understand the not sharing loofah and/or wash rag part but the towel thing boggled my mind. We’re drying off freshly clean bodies so I don’t see the problem with sharing one. I mean I’m obviously not gonna go rubbing my face with the spots used on our private bits, (I have designated super soft cloths for our faces) but for just body purposes I see no problem. And as long as the towels are hung up to dry and not mildewed I don’t see a problem with a reuse once or twice. Thanks for everyone’s input! ETA2: by loofah I mean the poofy fluffy ones not the thick dense ones submitted by /u/41puppy to r/TwoHotTakes [link] [comments]

I got this small body puff/loofah from Superdrug in the UK a few years ago. It’s nice and compact and the sponge part makes it really good for lathering. Any other alternatives I’ve found are either from the same line as this so also not available, or it’s a larger loofah with a few small sponge pieces. Please help me find a similar replacement that ships to the UK or even a more specific term to search for if it exists? submitted by /u/simmeh-chan to r/HelpMeFind [link] [comments]