Let's have some skin talk today. Well, you know I'm not that into beauty products so I have very limited knowledge of what's out there. I tend to stick with my tried-and-tested brands, but over the past year, my skin has been playing tricks on me. I can't deny it -- my age is the main culprit. I've been more conscious about my skin since I hit 40 so I often find myself asking friends about the products that worked for them. Last summer, I chanced upon Kuu Konjac facial sponge online - I don't think it's something new in the market but it's new for me, so I immediately asked a few friends if they've heard about it. I can't even pronounce the name right. Obviously, I got good feedback and quickly ordered two variants to try.
I know I have to switch to something different as I adjust to the changes on my skin. My dermatologist supports it. Having dry (aging, huhuhuhu...) skin, I've been using Physiogel mild cleanser, Cure exfoliant (which I raved about here), and lately, Moroccan Argan Oil as moisturizer. Even for my body, I'm alternating Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil and Mustela Stelatopia Lipid Replenishing Balm since I developed atopic dermatitis just a few years ago!
It's so easy to use. I rinse the sponge and massage around my face right after cleansing. It's sort of the last step before patting my face dry or I let it absorb all the water from my face after rinsing. Sometimes, I add a few drops of cleanser for deeper "cleaning action".
Going back to the sponge, I'm very pleased that my face loves Kuu Konjac cleansing sponges, made in Korea, which I got online from Taste Central almost 3 months ago. I bought the white and the green. I first opened the white sponge, suitable for all skin types.
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| Dried white Konjac Sponge, for all skin types, |
What I like about Kuu Konjac Sponge:
- 100% natural sponge - free from chemicals
- Great tool for cleansing and exfoliating
- clears pores and draws out oils and impurities
- Gentle on the skin
- variants available for normal, sensitive, to oily skin types
- Soft and soothing when massaged
- PH-balanced
- Highly absorbent
- Biodegradable
It's so easy to use. I rinse the sponge and massage around my face right after cleansing. It's sort of the last step before patting my face dry or I let it absorb all the water from my face after rinsing. Sometimes, I add a few drops of cleanser for deeper "cleaning action".
Here's the Directions for Use (as printed on the pack):
- Rinse before use and gently massage until the sponge has absorbed the water
- Use the sponge in circular motions; can be used alone as it is naturally 8.4 pH balanced or with a small amount of cleanser, if you wish
- Rinse sponge after use (do not wring) and hang to dry
- Sponge will harden when dry; rehydrate in warm water before using again
- If damaged or worn (lasts 2-3 months with normal daily use), please add to your compost
Of course, if you experience any irritation, stop using it and consult with the derma.
After a very satisfying month of using the white sponge, I then ordered the Kuu Konjac with Natural French Red Clay and used it just before the white got worn out. Did you notice it looked like a moist and fluffy red velvet cupcake? I actually forgot I had the green one as spare from my first purchase. =) This has since become part of my basic face care regimen. If you're the type who likes to use a face or body scrub, or even a face towel to deep-cleanse, you might enjoy using this too!
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