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Scientists Advise Those Who Use This To Wash Themselves

Scientists Advise Those Who Use This To Wash Themselves



Taking care of your skin is essential to maintain its elasticity, flexibility and youthful appearance. Among the techniques used to clean the skin and make it softer; There is exfoliation or scrub. This method that helps get rid of dead skin cells for a very smooth rendering, can be achieved through natural, cosmetic products or by using a scrub glove. Loofah, in particular, is highly prized for these purposes. Only, scientists advise against its use. Explanations.

Exfoliation is an essential step to obtain a smooth and sharp skin. It is a technique that allows the removal of dead skin cells that are found on the surface of the epidermis. For the face, as for the body the exfoliation allows the skin to breathe by removing impurities and makes it softer and smoother. By exfoliating its skin, it is also easier to absorb the care, masks and moisturizing creams applied to the skin that will benefit much better.

The most common way to exfoliate the skin is the scrub. This method of exfoliation can be done using natural or industrial scrubs, which contain particles with abrasive properties, to clean the congested pores. The skin is thus thoroughly cleansed, which helps prevent blackheads.

But the benefits of gumming do not end there. This treatment also activates the microcirculation by stimulating the small blood vessels of the body and the face, which promotes cellular regeneration. The skin becomes firmer and more toned.

Besides the exfoliating products, it is also possible to make scrubs with washcloths. The loofah, in particular, is a glove made from 100% vegetable fibers, for an economical and ecological scrub!

What is loofah?

It is actually a fruit, cousin of the cucumber, which is dried to make a sort of sponge. A biodegradable sponge, ecological and which gives very satisfactory results. Indeed, the loofah has a very effective exfoliating power; It gum, stimulates skin cells and activates circulation.

To use it, it is important to moisten it so that the loofah glove becomes more flexible. You can also add a shower gel or a natural soap, to facilitate its sliding on the skin. The loofah can be used on the whole body and also on the face, at a frequency of once or twice a week.

However, as beneficial as it may be for the skin, the loofah glove can present some dangers!

The loofah, a nest with bacteria:

Scientists and dermatologists, claim that the loofah glove can contain many bacteria. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, after use, the loofah glove retains dead skin cells as well as impurities removed from the skin. But that is not the only concern. Many people are used to hanging the loofah glove in their bathroom. This room is known to be a wet space and therefore an environment conducive to the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and germs in the loofah glove.

Worse, if you use a loofah glove, after a recent shave, the bacteria contained in it, can nest in small cuts, which increases the risk of infections. According to Dr. Heidi Waldorf of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, these infections can manifest as folliculitis or impetigo.

According to the study, the glove loofah can harbor acinetobacter bacteria, which can cause wound infections, boils and conjunctivitis. This glove may also contain fungi or yeasts of Candida Albicans type.

That's why scientists advise against using the loofah glove to avoid the health consequences. But if you are a fan of exfoliation and scrub, you should take good care to prevent infections.

How to properly maintain a loofah glove?

To make the most of the benefits of the loofah glove and to preserve its skin, it is very important to maintain it. Here are some tips to follow:

  • Use a glove made of natural and non-synthetic materials
  • Be sure to rinse the loofah with hot water and dry it properly after each use
  • Do not hang it in the bathroom, instead place it in a dry place
  • Change the glove every 3 to 4 weeks
  • Never use the loofah glove of someone else and of course not share yours either