The sponge of natural origin, made from a plant of the family of pumpkin, is amazing and extraordinary. Thanks to many useful properties and the content of active ingredients, it finds application not only in home bathroom procedures, but also in cosmetology, where its variety is used - peeling sponge-sponge loofah.
What is good for loofah loofah?
The advantage of such a product is, first of all, its naturalness. In addition, the sponge has a strong massage effect, so it can be used for peeling at home. In combination with taking a hot bath or shower, the loofah loofah gives a stunning effect due to cleansing the skin from dead cells of the epithelium, improving blood circulation and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.
With such a washcloth, you can effectively fight the age-old female problem - cellulite. Regular use of it for massage of the hips, buttocks and abdomen can in a short time lead to a decrease in the manifestation of "orange peel".
In general, vegetable fibers, which form the basis of natural loofah from loofah, have a positive effect on skin cleansing, oxygen saturation, toning, not only skin tone, but also the body as a whole.
How to use a loofah washcloth?
Natural loofers for the body of loofah, of course, are good, but for daily use are not suitable. Do not abuse them and apply them too often.
Like other cosmetic procedures, massage and cleansing with such a washcloth should be done once a week, and this is enough for a good rejuvenating result.
Before applying to the loofah, apply gel, soap or scrub, then work through all the problem areas for 30-40 seconds, using circular motions from the bottom up.
Make sure that during the procedures there are no painful sensations. If they are, lower the intensity of the massage. After the end, lubricate the body with emollient milk or cream. Also excellent is olive oil .
Care of a loofah from loofah
Recent observations of scientists have shown that natural wool can become an ideal habitat for pathogenic microorganisms, bringing not so much benefits as health risks. But this happens only when the washcloth is not properly maintained.
And to avoid trouble, after each use, carefully rinse the loofah, squeeze and give a good dry. And yet, no matter how much you care for the washcloth, once every six months it needs to be replaced with a new one.
It is also necessary to know how to soften the loofah from loofah, because after drying it becomes very stiff. Here everything is simple - you need to place it for some time in a container with warm water and a soda mixed with it.
How to grow your own loofah?
For those who do not stop at a simple purchase of a finished product, but want to grow a bast yourself, let's briefly describe how this can be done.
So, you need plant seeds, and among all the huge variety of varieties choose the variety "Cylindrical", because it is ideal for making sponges.
Growing a loofah is easy, if you have ever dealt with crochet farming. The plant is hygrophilous, does not tolerate transplantation, poorly fruiting with a thickened planting.
Therefore, it is better to plant the seeds immediately in separate containers, and this should be done in March-April, depending on the climate. Before the emergence of shoots, you need to provide a special microclimate - warm and moist. After the appearance of sprouts, the glasses are moved to a cooler place.
40 days after seedlings, it is transplanted into the open ground on the southern side of the site. The ground for loofah should be loose, fertile, light, with autumn flavored humus and ash.
As the plant grows, you need to tie it to the supports or arch. The distance between the stems should be at least 1.5 meters. When the loofah grows 5 meters, its middle branch will need to be pinched to increase the yield.
After harvesting the shoots are hung from the shoots in a dry room for drying, then cut off the tips, pour out the seeds and put them into boiling water for 20 minutes. When the fruit has cooled, peel it gently, remove the washed sponge and dry it. After that, it is ready for use.