The Konjac Sponge

It’s time to green your skincare routine!

The increasingly popular konjac sponge can help naturally cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin. Konjac sponges are made from the dried and ground root of the konjac, or elephant yam, that’s native to Asia. Konjac naturally nourishes with vitamins A, B, C, D and E, proteins, lipids, fatty acids, copper, zinc, iron, and magnesium.Better yet, the konjac sponge has enough innate cleansing properties on its own that some people have success using it with just water.

How to Use a Konjac Sponge::

1. When you first get a konjac sponge you’ll notice it’s small and rather hard. Soak the sponge in warm water for 15 minutes before the first use. Once you’ve used it, it will only need soaking for a minute or two before it softens and expands to about one and a half times its size.
2. Gently squeeze the excess water out by pressing the konjac sponge between your palms. Apply a small amount of cleanser (if desired), or just use the sponge plain.
3. Rub the konjac sponge on the face in upward, circular motions. Concentrate on dry or blackhead-prone areas. It’s a mild exfoliator, so it may feel like you need to scrub hard to get it to work, but that isn’t necessary. These sponges will remove dirt, sunscreen, and even makeup.
4. Rinse the konjac sponge with cool water and gently squeeze the excess water out by pressing the sponge between your palms.
5. Hang it to dry, or put it on a rack so there’s airflow.

Taking Care of a Konjac Sponge:

Every 2 weeks, place your konjac sponge in very hot (but not boiling) water for about 5 minutes to disinfect it.
After 4-6 weeks, pitch the sponge and get a new one. It’s time to replace the sponge when it no longer expands properly and starts to disintegrate.