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There’s nothing more relaxing than a hot shower after a long day. You may have a few favorite products that you love as part of your daily self-care routine, and a bath sponge or loofah could be one of them. While completely natural and organic, loofahs are actually not safe for everyday use and over time can do more harm than good.<\/p>\n
Here at Bright Side, we also get a cute feather shower and loofah in a gift set. But we did consider bathing without them after learning what could happen if we threw them away for good.<\/p>\n
1. Your skin can look cleaner.<\/p>\n
Although Loofah Mushrooms were developed to exfoliate dead skin cells and leave your skin smooth and flawless, they can actually work the other way around as well. Since the loofah is so porous, it easily traps skin cells that have just been expelled from your body, making it an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply. And because they are used and stored in a wet bath, they never dry out completely, creating an ideal breeding ground for fungal organisms that can cause skin infections.<\/p>\n
2. Can prevent skin irritation.<\/p>\n
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There’s no doubt that bath puffs and loofahs can effectively scrub your skin, but if you do them too often and too vigorously, they can actually do more harm than good. Loofah’s coarse and brittle fibers can be too harsh on your skin and damage it over time. Using a loofah every time you shower can irritate your skin, making it more sensitive and red.<\/p>\n
3. Burns with razors can heal faster.<\/p>\n
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Shaving your legs is the quickest and easiest way to remove unwanted hair, but it often causes painful razor bumps that take time to heal. While exfoliation can help prevent ingrown hairs, it’s best to avoid using a loofah for a few days after shaving. After all, a lot of bacteria reside in the pores of your loofah and they can enter your skin through the micro incisions left after shaving.<\/p>\n
4. May harbor some unpleasant symptoms.<\/p>\n
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When you step out of the shower and hang your loofah out there to dry, the humid bathroom environment creates ideal conditions for the growth of harmful bacteria. If your loofah is not stored and dried properly, it can develop harmful bacteria called E. coli. Exposure to E. coli can produce some worrisome symptoms, abdominal pain and nausea, and can even cause vomiting.<\/p>\n
Do you use a bath sponge or loofah in the shower? And have you ever showered without it?<\/p>\n
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