Konjac Sponges

Have you ever used a konjac sponge? If you haven't, you really should. They are all the rage in Japan and Asia and I can totally see why. This little sponge will change your life..

What are konjac sponges? They are little round sponges usually white, black, red, or green in color. They are hard (until you wet them) and usually attached to a little string. The fibers of konjac, a starchy root vegetable native to Asia, are used to make the sponge. The sponges are handmade, 100% natural, biodegradable, and extremely gentle.

The sponges make an excellent exfoliator, makeup remover, and overall cleanser. As I mentioned above, they come dry and hard. You need to run the sponge under hot water until it's soft and squishy.  You can use the sponge alone, or with your favorite cleanser. Use the flat side of the sponge in circular motions around your entire face for a minute or two, then rinse with warm water. I use my sponge with my charcoal soap and it leaves my skin super soft and glowing.

The sponges need to dry out between uses. Once you are done, rinse it with cold water, squeeze the excess water out, and let air dry. They only have a shelf life of a few months so be sure to discard as needed. The good news is they are cheap enough to replace several times a year.

You can buy them everywhere now, Sephora, Ulta, Target, Amazon, and even TJ Maxx. I found a two-pack at TJ Maxx for $4.99. Just be sure to read the label and make sure the sponges you buy don't have any dyes or additives.