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A soft washcloth is a hygienic accessory designed for bathing, massage, and gentle and gentle exfoliation of dead epidermal cells. Made from various materials, it provides high-quality cleansing of the body, gives a pleasant touch and a feeling of comfort. The main criteria for the quality of washcloths are hypoallergenicity, durability, and delicacy during procedures. Soft synthetic or natural washcloths from the WESTWING catalog fully meet these criteria.

A soft washcloth, like a toothbrush, is selected individually; when purchasing this accessory, it is important to take into account the skin type, purpose (for massage, cleansing, regular bathing, decorative decoration), and the age of the future owner. Thanks to the various offers of the shopping club, it is easy to select and buy a soft washcloth that meets the buyer’s requirements and desires.

Soft washcloth: Synthetic or natural

Sponges, brushes with and without handles, tapes, massage mittens, mittens, silicone combos designed for delicate massage, peeling, bathing - the types of washcloths are amazing. To solve a complex problem with many unknowns, you need to figure out what kind of soft washcloths there are.

Soft and gentle synthetic washcloths have amazing massage properties, they hold well and form foam, they can be used daily. There are several types of synthetic hygiene products:

• Foam sponges: form foam well, dry quickly, but do not exfoliate dead skin cells of the epidermis well and are not able to provide high-quality cleansing of the skin due to their softness. A big plus is the huge selection of similar accessories in colors and sizes - creating an interesting interior in the bathroom is not difficult.
• Foamed viscose, a relatively inexpensive hygiene item, is rigid and fragile, but at the same time retains its washing properties in forming foam and cleansing the body.
• Polyester is a material for a bath accessory that can hardly be called ideal for hygiene procedures. Chemical dyes, which are added to give a beautiful color, can cause allergies and irritation in people with sensitive skin or in children, so their scope of use is very limited.
• Nylon “roses” are a good choice for those who value durability, aesthetics, and low cost of bath accessories. “Roses” wash the skin well, hold foam, dry quickly, are durable and can replace natural washcloths in certain circumstances, since they can be used every day.

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I’ll say right away that my review is not timed to coincide with the premiere screening of the second part of Fifty Shades of Gray, although... If the critics of the American Film Academy suddenly collectively went crazy and decided one day to award an Oscar to this film, I think that

EcoTools, EcoPouf, Exfoliating Sponge, 1 Sponge

could very well lay claim to the role of the main sadomasochist... “50 shades of red from a little green sadyuga”... Whatever shades I saw on my body while using this sponge, I didn’t even suspect that I could turn into all the colors of the red spectrum)

The manufacturer called this sponge an exfoliator, and this is the absolute truth! It cleanses, exfoliates, removes all dirt from the body and dead epidermal cells to absolute purity; sometimes it seems to me that if I push, she can easily remove the skin)

This is not a relaxing washcloth from our stores, which you bring home barely alive, and after the first use you begin to assemble it from spare parts: the rope goes to pieces, and the net remembers its Soviet past and begins to pretend that it is a string bag.

This isn't even your grandmother's legendary washcloth. Such an artisanal hand-made item, with two handles, usually not brilliant in design, is either an enthusiastically rainbow-colored or extremely monochromatic fabric (sometimes I saw flags being knitted), made from some kind of “plastic bag” thread. Although, it’s worth saying that in terms of its effect, it is Grandma’s washcloth that resembles the Oscar contender I’m describing : EcoTools, EcoPouf, Exfoliating sponge, 1 sponge . It also copes well with the task of washing the mortal body from the hardships of a working day, one thing is depressing - it does not last long, after the first use the loops begin to live their own lives and gather in flocks.

Either way, EcoTools, EcoPouf, Exfoliating sponge, 1 sponge - there’s nothing to flock together here, the nature of the structure is to blame for this. There is only a risk of going all out and spreading out in all directions, but! Let's turn to the exhibit at our exhibition (no, not Van Gogh ;-)) achievements of BDSM:

The sponge is stuffed so tightly that I had to demonstrate some serious miracles of balancing act (and turn into Samson) in order to tear the lion's mouth off with one hand and take a picture of this mockery with the other. Not only is it tightly padded, but it has such a strong rope that you can use it to commit any act of vandalism. The most interesting thing is that the manufacturer offers us, I quote: “The sponge can also be given a different look (just remove the rope!)”... I can’t imagine how to remove it - it’s impossible to get there, all that’s left is to cut it without waiting for peritonitis. Although, on the other hand, has it ever occurred to you to “give the sponge a different look”? I don't)

I am already satisfied with absolutely everything EcoTools, EcoPouf, Exfoliating sponge, 1 sponge

1. Cleanses to crystal purity (Oscar to her, Oscar!)
2. Exfoliates and even somehow polishes the surface of the skin, after a shower you shine like a polished samovar
3. Despite the large size (compared to similar sponges), it fits perfectly in the hand and is comfortable
4. Looks forever young, forever smooth - her appearance has not changed at all after three months of use
5. Dries quickly
6. Stores perfectly both lying down and hanging
7. Made from 100% recycled material
8. It is far from being like an airplane wing, but has a quite reasonable price of 127 rubles.

The only thing it may not be suitable for are lovers of delicate and soft accessories for body care. But, if you, like me (the same masochist), love hellish scrubs, scrubbing to the point of squeaking, getting through to the bone, then this sponge will definitely become your must-have!

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Natural loofah: types and features

An environmentally friendly product is the trend of the current generation. More and more people are striving to purchase products of natural origin, choosing soft washcloths made from natural fibers in stores. Such accessories are distinguished by their high price and low service life, but at the same time, natural washcloths gently cleanse the skin, foam well, and do not cause an allergic reaction or irritation.

Bath products made from plants are especially popular among consumers. Several basic materials of plant origin are known:

• bast, which is obtained by splitting the inner layer of linden bark, has powerful antibacterial properties and can be used for both cosmetic and hygiene procedures;
• Loofah is an annual plant of the pumpkin family, known in nature as the “mad cucumber”, ideal for people with oily or rough skin, it has increased rigidity, so it is not suitable for delicate children’s or sensitive skin;
• Mexican agave (sisal) - a cactus that will easily and effectively cleanse the skin of impurities, exfoliating dead cells and at the same time massaging problem areas of the skin;
• Japanese nettle (ramie) is a plant with good grinding properties; the mesh texture of the washcloth is designed for deep cleaning and massage of any skin type;
• sea ​​sponge - a processed product of an underwater plant that grows in warm seas, is considered an elite bath product suitable for any age category and skin type;
• Konjac is a fairly new product of bath accessories that came from China, it is obtained from the perennial plant Amorphophallus konjac, has excellent exfoliating properties, makes the skin soft and velvety.

Body washcloth: how to choose the best?

A body washcloth is not just a cheap thing that mixes foam from shower gel and helps wash away dust, sweat and dirt from the body. With the right approach to choosing a body washcloth, it is a massager, a scrubber that provides high-quality peeling of the body skin and at the same time effectively solves the problem of ingrown hair, cellulite crust and “pimples” on the skin (hyperkeratosis or keratosis pilaris). Overall, a good loofah, chosen wisely, is a toner and simply your skin's best friend!

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Our skin: problems will be prevented by the best body wash

In order to evaluate the role of this accessory in caring for the body’s skin, one should take into account the structural features of the body’s skin. The skin is our largest organ - it takes up approximately 15% of the total body weight and performs several important functions, including thermoregulation; protection from external damage by biological, chemical and physical “aggressors”. The skin also prevents excess moisture loss. Therefore, effective care of this largest organ is essential to maintain the body's skin functions properly. However, body skin problems tend to receive less attention - care is mainly concentrated on the face. This detrimental approach results in the skin on the body losing its presentable appearance earlier and aging faster.

In terms of physiology, structure and function, the skin on the face and body has similar characteristics. However, this is not entirely true: there are differences in the thickness of the epidermis, the speed of cellular metabolism and the activity of the sebaceous glands. The skin consists of two main layers - the epidermis and dermis, which have a layer of small fat cells. The epidermis is thinner and similar in structure to a brick wall. Keratinocytes, the predominant type of epidermal cells, synthesize the protein keratin - it strengthens the skin and helps protect it from mechanical damage. The epidermis also helps maintain adequate levels of skin hydration, skin plasticity through the secretion of natural moisturizing factor (NMF), and lipids such as cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides. In addition, the slightly acidic environment (pH 4 to 5.5) of the epidermis provides an additional effective barrier against microbial damage.

The dermis lies beneath the epidermis. Its subcutaneous layer consists of adipocytes, fibroblasts and immune cells of macrophages, as well as an extracellular matrix, which collectively includes molecules of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans - they together provide structural support for the epidermis, attract and hold water molecules inside. This allows the epidermis to remain hydrated despite daily water loss, a phenomenon known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). If the dermis is damaged or insufficiently toned, restoration of water balance fails. As a result, the epidermis loses its protective barrier function, which leads to a deterioration in the appearance of the body's skin, its dryness and even the development of hyperkeratosis.

The epidermis on the body, as a rule, is thicker: the maximum is achieved in the buttocks area - 96.5 microns (if compared with the face, then this figure fluctuates within 5 microns). An increase in the thickness of the skin epidermis on the body is associated with various types of hyperkeratosis, which, as a result, increases the risk of proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. The metabolism of body skin cells is also different - it is more “sluggish”. This affects the skin's natural ability to exfoliate, causing it to become dry. Dead cells of the stratum corneum thus accumulate on the surface, blocking the growth of new healthy cells from the lower layers. Also, due to the limited number of sebaceous glands, sebum production is significantly reduced. (The maximum concentration of sebaceous glands is usually found on the scalp and facial skin - up to 900 glands per 1 square centimeter). Sebum is important because it contains lipids such as cholesterol, fatty acids, squalene, waxes, diglyceride esters and triglycerides. One of their main functions is to maintain a sufficient level of skin hydration and protect it. Thus, the skin on the body is more susceptible to dryness than on the face. Therefore, it not only needs to be additionally moisturized with creams and lotions, but first of all, it is important to effectively and regularly exfoliate the skin on the entire body. And it’s not a scrub that will help you do this, but a fairly hard body washcloth.

Body washcloths: natural and synthetic

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Types of body washcloths: review and reviews

Since this accessory should give our body as many benefits as possible, it is worth choosing the most comfortable shape. If a back massage is important to you, a body washcloth with handles will provide it best of all; if you want to fight cellulite, give preference to hard accessories in the form of mittens, and for a thorough exfoliation of the whole body, perhaps a washcloth in the form of a towel or glove will be optimal . Square washcloths - natural or synthetic - are considered universal. Now let's figure out which body washcloth is better - natural or synthetic? Hint: depends on what you expect from it.

Natural body washes

Natural body washcloths are the most extensive and, perhaps, the most popular class of bath accessories. Our most popular products are probably body washcloths made from loofah , a plant related to pumpkin. Loofah sponges have a fairly average exfoliating, massage and anti-cellulite effect - the mesh made from this fiber is too smooth. To feel the massage effect of such a washcloth, you should make a lot of physical effort. At the same time, these are fairly inexpensive and durable body washcloths that serve for a long time and faithfully, the main thing is not to keep them in a damp place so that fungus does not grow there.

Body washcloths knitted from ramie fiber – a plant related to nettle – will be stiffer. They provide a fairly good massage and anti-cellulite effect, and at the same time they are quite gentle on the skin, gently polishing but without scratching it. Natural ramie washcloths cleanse the skin well and stimulate blood circulation. However, they are more expensive than a loofah, and can also break quickly (the service life depends) on the manufacturer.

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Natural body washcloths also include accessories made from sisal , a fiber obtained from agave leaves. They can be knitted in the form of mittens or woven with a brush, which, by the way, cleans out dirt quite well. Agave fibers will be tougher than loofah, so this type of washcloth is more suitable for comprehensive body skin care - it provides high-quality peeling, massages well, and gives enough foam. Alas, such products are quite expensive, but at the same time they are short-lived: when rubbed, the sisal pile constantly falls out, also clogging the drain in the shower.

Cellulose washcloths are a class of ecological products that are more suitable for facial care than body care: they have a porous structure that is too delicate to provide massage or exfoliation.

Sponges - sea sponges - are perhaps the very first body wash that was ever used by humans. Alas, they do not break up cellulite, do not exfoliate the skin and practically do not massage it. In addition, sea sponges very quickly become polluted and turn into a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria. The disadvantages of natural sponges are also their high price and short service life.

Synthetic body washcloths

Truly, the hardest body washcloths are synthetic ones . Real monsters, cellulite killers that foam perfectly, massage and exfoliate the skin - these are parallelepipeds made of polymer bristles, inside which foam rubber is hidden for optimal foaming. They massage, exfoliate, wash away dirt, and even provide some lymphatic drainage effect to help combat puffiness. However, for people with extremely sensitive skin, a large number of moles, as well as patients with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema, such a washcloth is most likely not suitable.

Japanese body washcloths are the so-called washcloths-towels, the know-how of the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun, made in the form of a canvas. As a rule, they are made from nylon threads of various weaves, which provides some massage effect. This washcloth can be rolled up in any way, which helps to wash any areas on the body. Japanese body washcloths can vary in degree of hardness and can be “upgraded” with various additives for gommage.

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Foam sponges are the cheapest type of synthetic sponges. As a rule, they provide only rich foam, without providing any skin care, although there are versions that are similar in rigidity to car wash sponges - they massage the skin quite well. Without exception, all foam sponges tear very quickly.

Whiskers - perhaps they are at the bottom of the ranking of all bathroom accessories. A thin nylon mesh will indeed, to some extent, help prevent ingrown hairs, but the main purpose of such an item is to whip up foam in the bath.

Body washcloth: which is better?

Frankly speaking, it’s synthetic. Firstly, such washcloths are much more hygienic: the polymer base, even with prolonged use, will not become a breeding ground for pathogenic microorganisms (although dampness should not be allowed). Secondly, synthetics are much more durable: such a washcloth will last for years, and will not crumble when used and clog the drain in the bathroom. Well, and most importantly, they are safer than natural washcloths: the synthetic pile does not contain microchips, it is smooth and cannot damage the skin, as happens, for example, when washing with scratchy sisal. At the same time, the smooth surface of synthetic fibers does not affect their rigidity in any way: they are very elastic, so the massage effect of a skillfully selected synthetic washcloth will be higher - as a massager that tones the skin, such an accessory is much more valuable than natural washcloths for the body of various configurations. However, not all synthetic accessories are identical in this regard. For example, Japanese body washcloths exfoliate the skin quite well, but the massage effect when using them will be very mediocre.

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