A Konjac Sponge is a natural sponge made from the root of the Konjac plant, often used for gentle exfoliation and cleansing.

What is Konjac?

The Konjac Potato, or Konnyaku is the common name for the Amorphophallus Konjac plant, a vegetable species native to Yunnan in South-East Asia that produces an edible tuber.

This plant has many names:

• Konjaku
• Konnyaku Potato
• Devil’s Tongue
• Voodoo Lily
• Snake Palm
• Elephant Yam

It is cultivated in the warm subtropical to tropical areas between China, Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

It also has its own Wikipedia page.

The Konjac is a totally natural food source, rich in minerals, low in calories and consisting of around 97% water.

The nature of the Konjac plant lends itself to many culinary uses and it is commonly eaten as part of the Japanese diet, but its valuable, mineral properties and starchy construction have also led to it being used over the centuries for alternative, non-culinary purposes.

The plant has been used in Korea, China and Japan for over 1500 years as a medicine, a diet aid and as the basis of natural beauty products. The fibrous nature of the tuber and its amazing water-retention properties has meant that, for many years, it has been in great demand for the manufacture of facial massage accessories. The fibres make great, natural sponges that are ideal for people with sensitive skin, and for a long time, they have been very popular in Korea.

The popularity of the Konjac Sponge is growing, and spreading far and wide as these facial massage accessories are now gaining huge popularity in the west.

The Konjac plant is naturally alkaline, and the soaked fibres are remarkably soft, which helps balance skin pH levels and leaves the skin feeling soothed, without irritation. The original Konjac sponges were created for use on delicate baby skin.

Konjac products are naturally free from chemicals, artificial colourings, additives and other irritants. Check the labels but most will tell you that they are also Vegan and cruelty free.

What is a Konjac Sponge?

A natural sponge made from the root of the Konjac plant, often used for gentle exfoliation and cleansing.

The Konjac Sponge is one of the most popular facial massage accessories, endowed with special powers because it can be used on sensitive skin that may otherwise become irritated with alternative exfoliating tools like loofahs and rough washcloths.

The vegetable fibres of the Konjac plant are naturally porous, and when they are immersed in water, they become super soft, making the sponges gentle enough for use on all skin types.

Konjac Sponges are ideal for daily exfoliation, buffing away dead skin cells, dislodging dirt and removing make-up. These sponges work hard but they are gentle enough to leave your skin feeling soft and clean. They can also be used with or without your favourite cleansing lotion.

And being totally natural and biodegradable, once used, Konjac Sponges can even be composted.

Using a Konjac Sponge

Konjac sponges are incredibly versatile and easy to use.

Simply dampen the sponge with warm water and gently massage your skin in circular motions. You can use it alone or with a cleanser. For a deeper cleanse, you can exfoliate by applying a bit of pressure.

After use, rinse thoroughly and hang to dry – the sponges are naturally soft and gentle, so there’s no need to scrub harshly.

Regular use and facial massage can help improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of pores, and promote a healthy glow.

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