The natural sponge: the useful beauty accessory

What is a natural sponge?

The natural sponge is a very simple living multicellular organism. The sponge belongs to the genus of porifera. The sea sponge is used as a beauty accessory for its softness and its ability to absorb water. Thanks to its structure, the sponge can inhibit the growth of bacteria and the proliferation of molds.

Why use a natural sponge?

The sea sponge cleans the skin of the face with delicacy. It is much softer than cotton. Rubbing with cotton discs can aggress the skin and create redness, even irritations. Cleaning with the natural sponge is gentle; the sponge caresses the skin. The sea sponge is naturally antibacterial. The bonus? The sponge comes back as new after a careful rinse. Using a sponge means less waste. Goodbye disposable cotton pads.

What are the best natural sponges?

Here is the list of the best natural sponges:

· The ultra-soft sponges. They are used to clean the skin of the face and to clean babies. Their small size makes them perfectly adapted. They allow to clean gently.

· Mediterranean sponges with a large depth of bleaching.

· Mediterranean sponges for deep cleansing, unbleached.

Why is the sponge an animal?

The sea sponge is scientifically classified as a multicellular animal organism because it feeds by microfiltration on small organisms and organic particles suspended in the water.

Natural sponges have no musculature, no neurons, no nervous system or intercellular junctions, and no digestive and reproductive system. They are long-lived organisms, well organized and resistant along the evolutionary path, which do not have a physical-brain system that gives them consciousness or sensory perception.

The "porifers" are among the very first organisms that populated our planet, more than 500 million years ago.

Why is the sponge not a plant?

Sponges are much more similar to plants but are not classified as such because they do not photosynthesize chlorophyll. It should also be noted that their nature and reproduction are simpler than those of mushrooms.

How to use a natural sponge?

The sponge should be wet with plenty of water and then wrung out with your hands. It must be very wet, without dripping. Then you can put a little cleanser or make-up remover on it. Then we pass it delicately on the skin. You can repeat the gesture. The sponge is soft and does not rub.

You can use the natural sponges to apply a cleanser, remove makeup or facial masks.

Can we remove makeup with a natural sponge?

Yes, it is possible to remove makeup with a natural sponge, as long as you use it in combination with a makeup remover. The make-up remover lotion will dissolve the make-up. The natural sponge will allow to apply the make-up remover then to remove it, gently. This unique makeup remover lotion has been made to be used with the sponge.

How to maintain a natural sponge?

To maintain the natural sponge, simply rinse it with clear water after use. Then let it dry in the open air. It should not be enclosed, whether in a bag, a box or a case.

How to recognize a natural sponge?

You can easily recognize a sea sponge by its touch. A sea sponge is softer than a synthetic sponge. This softness distinguishes it and makes it much more delicate to the skin.

Where do natural sponges come from?

Sea sponges mainly come from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. These sponges are fished by hand by professional divers.

There are also freshwater sponges.

How long does a natural sponge last?

With daily use, Caribbean sponges can last between 1 and 2 months. The Mediterranean sponges can be used between 8 and 12 months.

How to choose a natural sponge?

For a gentle facial cleansing, ultra-soft sea sponges are generally the most suitable. The bleached variety is good for the most delicate skin.

The ultra-soft variety is best suited for facial skin and baby cleansing.

The bleached variety is for more delicate skin.

The unbleached variety will be a little less soft but will last even longer, as it is more resistant.

Looffah or luffa are sponges of vegetable origin. These sponges are made from pumpkin and have an exfoliating effect on the skin.

Which sponge for the bath?

For the bath, choose a natural sponge of 10 to 15 cm in diameter. For more softness, choose a bleached Mediterranean sponge.

Which sponge for the face?

For the face, choose the small ultra-soft sponge of 5 to 8 cm in diameter.

Which sponge for the body?

For the body, take a Mediterranean natural sponge of 10 to 15 cm in diameter. You can choose between the clear, totally bleached version, and the darker, less bleached version. The latter will be a little less soft but even more resistant.

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