There’s a new tool for washing your face, and it doesn’t rotate, oscillate, or vibrate. But it does promise more radiant skin just from washing your face. This miracle tool is nothing but and Japanese invention ‘Konjac Sponge’. Made from the root of the konjac plant, these squishy sponges are used in your cleansing routine to help you more effectively dislodge, dirt, oil, and blackheads.
Given its many natural properties and health benefits, Konjac has become an increasingly popular ingredient for various skincare products over the years- Konjac Sponges being one of them. In fact, given their gentle touch and great cleansing ability, the Japanese have been using Konjac Sponges to bathe new born babies for over 100 years now. Here is how to use konjac sponge and its benefits-
TYPES OF KONJAC SPONGE
Konjac Sponge ( Black ) – For oily Acne prone skin.
- Kills acne-causing bacteria
- Deep cleans skin pores eliminating blackheads, dirt and oil
Konjac Sponge ( pink ) – tired, sensitive & dehydrated skins.
- radiant skin
- rejuvenating and plumping skin
- helping return the skins natural elasticity
Konjac Sponge ( white ) – all skin types.
- Leaves the skin extremely clean and refreshed.
Konjac Sponge ( red ) – dry and anti aging skin
- reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
- skin looks radiant, & hydrated
Konjac Sponge ( green ) – combination skin
- absorbs dirt, oil, and bacteria
- gently cleansing the pores
BENEFITS
EASILY REMOVE MAKEUP
Used with soap and water, konjac sponges will remove more makeup than washing with your hands alone. You can even run one around your eyes to get your mascara off faster.
EFFECTIVE CLEANSING
The konjac sponge can cleanse your skin of dirt, blackheads, whiteheads, oil, and other blemishes. The drugstore cleaners and toners just don’t make the cut anymore. Once dirt sets on your face for more than 24 hours, you could expect that you’ll have pimples the next morning. One of the konjac sponge skin benefits is to make your skin extremely clean without drying it out making it dull-looking.
RADIANT SKIN
Regular usage of konjac sponge makes your skin more radiant. You can look the part of a blushing bride through the use of konjac sponges. Regular scrubbing will make your skin smooth and silky like a baby’s. The longer you use the konjac sponge, the better your skin would look.
GENTLY EXFOLIATES
Konjac sponges are gentler than scrubs, so they’re ideal for daily exfoliating. You can use them on sensitive skin, rosacea, and dry flakes that are difficult to buff away without irritating skin.
HELP PREVENT BREAKOUTS
If you experience blackheads, whiteheads or breakouts, exfoliating your skin with konjac sponge will help keep pores clean and unclogged. When your pores get clogged up with dead skin cells, oils from your skin can get trapped beneath the surface, causing pimples. Help yourself keep acne under control by keeping pores clean and clear!
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Balances pH Level of Skin (which is important in keeping your skin blemish-free!).
- Gently and Effectively Exfoliates Skin resulting in Smoother and Softer Skin Texture.
- Contains Natural Anti-Oxidants and Minerals which are Beneficial for Skin.
- Suitable for all ages and skin types.
- Konjac sponge is okay for those with sensitive skin and will not damage your skin cells. They can even be used to shower babies!
HOW TO USE A KONJAC SPONGE
- When you pick up your sponge it will be dry and hard. You will need to wet it under warm water until it’s completely soaked through and soft.
- Rinse and soak the dry Konjac Sponge with warm water until fully softened and expanded. This might take approx. 15-20 minutes. Soaking it with hot or warm water rather than cold water will help making the texture of the sponge softer.
- Gently massage your face with the sponge starting from center of face and extend outwards in an upward direction; alone or with a facial cleanser.
- Gently massage the face with the sponge in circular motion. Please avoid harsh rubbing on acne area and around eye area.
- Rinse the sponge with clean water. Using clean hands, press the sponge gently in between palms to drain water out. DO NOT twist, stretch or press the sponge too hard as it may damage the sponge. After washing, air dry the sponge.