Konjac sponge - Asian secrets for skin cleaning.

There's a new tool for washing your face. It is a Konjac Sponge, one of the more recent product, imported from Asian beauty.
Konjac sponges come in different sizes, shapes, and types.

What is Konjac?

The Konjac Potato or Konnyaku is a perennial plant native to Asia, and can be found growing wild at very high altitudes. A totally natural food source, Konjac is 97% water, rich in mineral goodness and low in calories. Naturally alkaline, Konjac is pH neutral which leaves skin perfectly balanced. First discovered in the Indochinese region, Konnyaku has been used in Korea, Japan and China for over 1,500 as medicine, food, a dieting aid and as a beauty product.

Konjac sponges benefits:

- Konjac sponges are very gentle. They're more gentle than scrubs, so you can use them for daily exfoliating even for sensitive skin and rosacea without irritation. 

- The fibers of Konjac sponges  help unclog pores and prevent breakouts.

 -The Konjac sponges are 100% biodegradable and natural.

- Suitable for everyone from babies, women and men.

- Eliminates excess sebum.

How to choose Konjac sponge:

Let's start with pure, colorless Konjac, actually it is white color.

This is unscented sponge has a soft texture and. It contains various positive minerals and antioxidant ingredients by itself. As konjac is 100% alkaline, it will help balance the pH of your skin.

The Bamboo Charcoal Konjac sponge is for you if you have sensitive, oily and acne prone skin. This facial cleansing puff is created by adding activated bamboo charcoal powder to the Konjac mixture. The Bamboo Charcoal contains activated carbon and various minerals that enhance absorptive ability, perfect for removing excess oil. Bamboo Charcoal is also a natural anti-oxidant so will help fight hard-to-reach, acne-causing bacteria. 

 

The Konjac sponge infused with Asian clay is your choise if you have extremely sensitive skin. Asian clay is recommended for tired, sensitive & dehydrated skin. It is also great for sun-exposed skin.

The Green Tea Konjac Sponge is made by adding Green Tea Extract to the Konjac mixture. Green Tea has a unique sterilizing effect to facilitates beautiful radiant soft skin by combating inflammation from acne and preventing spots. Suitable for oily and combination skin types. 

How do I use the Konjac Sponge?

Konjac sponges are hard when they are dry, so you must wait until it softens so you will need to wet it under warm water until fully softened and expanded. 

Squeeze out any excess water, and gently massage your face with the sponge in circular motion. Please avoid harsh rubbing on acne area and around eye area. 

Do I need to use a cleanser with a Konjac sponge?

You can combine it with your favorite cleanser to make the sponge even softer and to create a rich lather for an incredibly therapeutic experience. Or you can use Konjac sponge after your facial cleanser to remove all leftovers of cleanser and to polish gently your skin.

 After-usage care:

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.Hang or place the sponge in a well-ventilated area to dry it. Alternatively, keep the sponge in a container and store it in a refrigerator.
Replace sponge every 4-6 weeks for the best cleansing experience.
I like to add Konjac sponges to my facial care routine.