Beauty Must Have: The Konjac Sponge

We are totally intrigued by konjac sponges. We’ve seen them popping up everywhere from blogs to beauty store aisles, but it was after the the most promising sighting yet– in a friend’s bathroom–that we finally decided it was time to try one for ourselves. Luckily, the Konjac Sponge Company has us covered. Not only do they have a stellar reputation for both quality and ethical responsibility, the Konjac Sponge Company has a sponge option for pretty much everyone in your family, including your pets.

But first, what on earth is konjac? And why would you want to use it on your face? We wondered that too. A konjac sponge is basically a mineral-rich plant root (kind of like a potato) found in Japan, China, and Korea, which, in addition to being a health food, is used as a skin detoxifier and exfoliator. Konjac sponges help unclog pores, smooth rough patches, and balance your skin’s pH – all while being totally natural and safe to use on even the most sensitive skin.

The Konjac Sponge Company’s range includes facial sponges and body sponges – both with French Clay infused options– as well as even gentler versions for babies and children.

We’ve opted for the French Pink Clay Facial Sponge and are pretty excited to try it out. Have you tried a Konjac Sponge? What did you think?