Damage when using Loofah Bath Cotton
Although bath sponges or body scrubs remove dead skin cells, they are harmful to the skin if used excessively.
After a hard day, there is nothing more relaxing than soaking in warm water and scrubbing your body with a loofah. All of these products are of natural origin, but they really are not safe and damage the skin over time.
May be prone to skin infections.
Loofah scrubs have an exfoliating effect that makes the skin soft and smooth, but it is sometimes harmful to the skin. Loofah is very porous, freshly removed dead skin easily sticks to the scrub, combined with the humid environment of the bathroom, it easily becomes the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
Therefore, improper storage and drying of herbs can create dangerous bacteria called E.coli. What’s even more concerning, when the body is exposed to E.coli bacteria, it can easily lead to some worrying symptoms: stomach pain, nausea, fatigue.
Excessive skin wear
Loofah bath sponges effectively exfoliate the skin. But if you do it regularly and vigorously, you can make it easier for your skin to wear down and become red over time. Regularly using a loofah sponge every time you shower can cause irritation and make your skin sensitive and red.
It’s easy to hurt your skin when using a razor.
Leg wax is the quickest and easiest way to get rid of unwanted hair. But this step can easily cause burns, even painful burns that are slow to heal.
Exfoliation is one way to prevent ingrown hairs, but to ensure skin safety, avoid using loofahs and sponges for a few days after shaving. Because the bacteria hidden in loofah can penetrate the skin, it is easy to cause unnecessary infection and injury.
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