Loofah - a plant family of pumpkin, which grows in tropical and subtropical regions, such as China, India, the Crimea, Africa. Externally, the loofah is like a big, long cucumber and can reach 5 meters in length, for which he received the nickname "the mad cucumber."
Mostly the loofah is used as natural sponges. For this ripe fruits are cut and hung to dry and then cut ends are removed and the seeds lower in the hot water for 20-30 minutes. After that peel from the fruit can be easily removed and it turns out sponge. It was washed, dried, and then used.
Sponge loofah - the best of all the sponges of natural origin! Thanks to its massage and peeling effect of loofah sponges are actively used for cleaning and scrubs procedures at home. When taking a shower or bath with a washcloth improves blood circulation, the skin gets rid of dead cells. Also sponge loofah - an effective tool in the fight against cellulite and stretch marks, which is achieved due to its ability to improve blood circulation in the tissue, oxygenates the skin, opening the pores. Massage a washcloth helps produce collagen and elastin.