Face Loofah Pad
A palm-sized oval pad: slide your hand under the elastic strap, lather and scrub lightly. Made for the face and for small areas like elbows, knees and heels; loofah softens in water.
DetailsSize, materials and use
In short: The Face Loofah Pad is a palm-sized oval pad with natural loofah on one side and terry cloth on the other; an elastic strap on the back goes over your hand. It measures 4.9 x 6.3 in (12.5 x 16 cm), works on the face and on small areas like elbows, knees and heels, and is made in Türkiye.
Loofah (also spelled luffa) is the dried, fibrous inside of the loofah gourd, a plant in the cucumber family. It is firm and light when dry, softens after a few minutes in warm water and holds a lather well. Because it is a plant fiber, texture and shade vary slightly from piece to piece.
This flat loofah sponge sits in the palm, so you can keep the pressure light and even. For a mitt that covers the whole hand, see the Loofah Exfoliating Glove; the same shape with a woven sisal face is the Oval Sisal Pad.
Benefits of Loofah
- Lifts away dead skin: skin feels smooth and soft after a scrub with a wet loofah.
- Rich lather: the fibers work a little soap or shower gel into plenty of foam.
- Softens when wet: firm when dry, it softens in warm water within minutes.
- Preps for moisturizer: leaves a smooth surface for your after-shower lotion.
- A plant fiber: the dried fiber of the loofah gourd.
- Dries in the air: rinse, squeeze and hang; the open fibers let air through.
How to Use
- Soak the pad in warm water for a few minutes so the loofah softens.
- Slide your hand under the elastic strap and work soap or cleanser into a lather on the loofah side.
- On the face, use very light circles and stay away from the eye area.
- On the body, scrub elbows, knees and heels in circles.
- Rinse; then rinse the pad, squeeze it out and let it dry in an airy spot.
Start with once a week on the face and once or twice a week on the body; take a break if you see redness.
Which One Is Right for You?
| Type | Texture and use |
|---|---|
| Loofah scrubbers: glove, oval pad (this one), back scrubber | Firm when dry, soft once wet. Used wet, lathered with soap or shower gel. |
| Sisal scrubbers: glove, oval pad, back scrubber | An open, firm weave with a more noticeable scrub. Used wet, lathered with soap or shower gel. |
| Kese exfoliating mitt | A fine, tightly woven cloth. Used on skin softened in warm water, without soap. |
| Natural bristle dry brush | Soft bristles on a beech wood body. Used on dry skin, before the shower. |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.9 x 6.3 in (12.5 x 16 cm) |
| Front | Loofah |
| Back | Terry cloth |
| Grip | Elastic hand strap |
| Edges | Fabric binding |
| Color | Ecru and cream tones |
| In the pack | 1 loofah pad |
| Made in | Türkiye |
Do not use on irritated, broken or sunburned skin, or during an eczema or psoriasis flare-up. Do not use around the eyes or on areas with active breakouts or rosacea.
After the scrub, wrap up in a peshtemal towel or a bathrobe. See every mitt and loofah in body scrubbers and exfoliating mitts, or browse the bath collection. Made in Türkiye.
CareRinse, then hang to dry
Soak in warm water for a few minutes before the first use. After each use rinse well, squeeze out the water and hang to dry in an airy spot, not inside a closed shower. Replace it when the fibers fray, darken or keep a smell. For personal use only.
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FAQCan you use a loofah on your face?
Yes, once it is fully wet and soft, and with very light pressure. This oval pad is palm-sized, which helps you keep control on the face. On sensitive or irritated skin, use the terry side instead.
How do you use a loofah pad?Soak it in warm water for a few minutes, slide your hand under the strap and work soap or cleanser into a lather. Use light circles on the face, away from the eye area, and firmer circles on elbows, knees and heels.
How often should you use a loofah on your face?Start with once a week and adjust to what suits your skin. Take a break if you see redness.
What is a loofah made of?A loofah is the dried, fibrous inside of the loofah gourd, a plant in the cucumber family. The back of this pad is terry cloth.
Is a loofah a vegetable?Loofah is the fruit of a gourd plant in the cucumber family. Young gourds are eaten as a vegetable in some cuisines; the mature fruit is dried, and its fibrous inside becomes the scrubber.
Softens in water, lathers with soap.
Firm when dry, the fiber softens in warm water within minutes.
The dried fiber of the loofah gourd.
Rinse, squeeze out the water and hang in an airy spot.
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