Sea sponge anyone ?

[magosienne]

I got offered one a while ago but didn't try it until recently. It's the softest thing ever !

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I searched a bit about what is a natural sponge, and it's an animal (yes !) that grows in the sea. What we use is the squeleton, after it has been cleaned of course. It can be shaped as well.

I read it's really soft and can be used on sensitive skin, on your face and body, and on children as well as adults. It's been used for ages, as far as Ancient Greece

It's very simple to use too, all you need to do is wet it, squirt some product on it, then wash yourself with it. It also contains a high quantity of iodine, which means it's antibacterial. Then you just rinse it and it dries to its original shape.

What i haven't tried yet is using it to remove my makeup, although it is also a possibility. I have pretty much given up on tools to wash my face with, but i tried it on my face and i got conquered by its softness.

You can also use it in house cleaning and painting, but a true sea sponge can become expensive so i personally would keep it for skincare purposes.

 

[divadoll]

I had one that I used to apply liquid foundation once but I found it disturbing that lots of unicellular organisms died for me to put stuff on my face so I didn't buy another one.

 

[magosienne]

From what i gathered, they're already dead

I can't be sure though. I wouldn't have thought about using it to apply foundation.

 

[Dragonfly]

As long as it is antibacterial and didn't just die for our vanity, it's ok to use then.

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by magosienne /img/forum/go_quote.gif From what i gathered, they're already dead

I can't be sure though. I wouldn't have thought about using it to apply foundation. Sea sponges are alive until they are fished from the ocean. They squeeze it to remove the organisms and wash them out. What remains are the skeletons. They used to be really popular for applying liquid foundation instead of those sponge wedges.

 

[magosienne]

Well at least i got to try one for free

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[divadoll]

LOL! Thats good you got one for free. Large ones are very expensive.

 

[magosienne]

I know ! I checked the prices, and the numbers quickly add up. Mine i think is more for face care than body care, i prefer using my bath lily to wash my body.

 

[divadoll]

As long as its working for you...

They do last a long time, so enjoy.