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Bath Exfoliate with Skin Sponge from The Body Shop

by Sasha Manuel on October 12th, 2007

Skin Sponge
The Body Shop

This exfoliating sponge polishes the skin to help keep it smooth.

If you’ve experienced living (or even just visiting) a humid country like the Philippines, you’ll understand why most if not all individuals here are very particular about this part of their daily hygiene. But not to trivialise the act of cleaning the body, I’m trying to zone in on the part wherein we need to address the need for exfoliation as an important part of thorough cleansing.

As you may have known, using a tool to aid the shedding of dead skin cells will help keep the skin soft and supple. A skin sponge like this one I recently bought from The Body Shop is a good example. There are other alternative tools you can use, you see, like pumice stones.

Actually, with the number of options available, I’ve been experimenting and trying out different bath tools. From wash cloths to loofahs and now this skin sponge. With every use of a particular tool, I’ve discovered good points and bad points, so, let me give you a short overview of how my experience with this one has gone so far.

It’s been a week and I’m actually somewhat satisfied. It feels a little rough on the skin so I had to make sure that I would only gently glide the sponge in a circular motion on every inch of my skin whenever I use it, preventing soreness that heavy scrubbing may inflict. I actually appreciate the cream colour of the sponge since it allows me to see if it needs cleaning itself. And there’s that certain satisfaction that you are actually removing dirt from your skin. I would come out of the shower feeling refreshed and clean. And, yes, my skin does feel smoother and softer.

Anyway, as I said, this is just one example of a sponge you can use to exfoliate while you shower or when you take long baths. Yes, it’s also something you can use with shower gels while taking shower.

Important Reminder: Use gently and works best if done in a circular motion.

Available at The Body Shop

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