Loofah washcloth is ideal for water treatments

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

It's no secret that the quality of the washcloth largely determines how well we clean and exfoliate the skin during water procedures. Most of us have recently used accessories made from artificial materials (nylon, foam rubber, rayon, polyester), although many have a great alternative to using natural materials. Until recently, a loofah washcloth was in almost every home, although few people thought about its origin. But this beautiful plant not only serves as a raw material for the manufacture of bath accessories, but is also eaten and has an excellent decorative appearance. It is this versatility of loofah that causes a new wave of its popularity, since it can be easily grown in your backyard or summer cottage.

Natural washcloth properties

What properties does natural loofah have? It has a hard peeling effect. It is often used not only while taking a bath or shower, but also for some cleansing cosmetic procedures. Loofah washcloth relieves the skin of dead cells, improves blood circulation, favors the production of elastin and collagen, rejuvenates and smoothes the skin, increases its elasticity. Many also note a good anti-cellulite effect from the use of such bath accessories. Loofah washcloth perfectly massages, but it does not irritate even sensitive skin. Due to its natural structure, it has a polishing effect on the cells of the epidermis, making it silky. Its use allows you to stimulate the regeneration of the skin in its most problematic areas.

Growing and making loofah washcloths

Only those who live in the temperate latitudes of our country can grow this plant, since it has a rather long growing season. It is best to use the seedling method of growing. Seeds are sown in March in peat pots, and grown plants are planted outside at the end of May. This climbing plant has male and female flowers. To stimulate the growth of fruits, it is necessary to pinch too long shoots. Increases productivity and artificial pollination. It is better to leave 2-3 ovaries on each plant, and cut off the side shoots. By doing this, the fruits will grow faster and have a larger size.

Young loofah can be eaten, but when it begins to overripe, a kind of rigid mesh forms in its tissues, which is subsequently used to make washcloths. In mid-autumn, fully ripened fruits dry out right on the bushes. Before the start of frost, they are collected and dried in a warm room for a couple of weeks. How to make a loofah washcloth at home? Fruits that have dried enough and the seeds rattle in them are ready to extract the mesh. The seeds are removed through a small hole at the tip of the fruit. Then it is dipped in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Next, the loofah is cleaned of skin, seeds and excess fibers. Fabric handles are sewn to the prepared mesh along the edges so that the loofah washcloth is convenient to use. Caring for such a bath accessory is simple: it is enough to dry it well after use and change it every 3 months.