Used throughout history, African net sponges have been making a comeback. But, what is this bathing tool and why do people love it so much? Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and ...

During a Zoom interview, Elizabeth Turner, the sole author of the study, holds up a mustard yellow natural bath sponge—a modern relative to the newly proposed fossil sponge. She points out the ...

She said bathing with a sponge frequently could also introduce bacteria and other micro-organisms into the skin. According to her, using a sponge is like exfoliating the skin, as it (skin ...

Ideal body cleaning set: The exfoliating bath sponge is made of soft PE material, which is strong and not easily deformed. It can gently remove dirt, dead skin, excess oil, and residue from the ...

Ghanaian dermatologist Dr. Roseline Osazuwa has cautioned against the excessive use of the local sponge for bathing. She has explained that it acts as an exfoliator and can strip the skin of its ...

Note: A baking soda bath won’t completely disinfect your sponge, but it’s a good start in making them hostile to bacteria. Its crystals form an abrasive, which is why it’s also good for ...

With proper care, this sponge can last a while without getting riddled with bacteria. Just make sure it fully air-dries after each use. Another plant-based bath tool is the konjac sponge ...

Not all babies like the transition to tub baths, so if your baby gets fussy, go back to sponge baths for a week or so, then try again. Bathing a baby is a process—an adjustment for both the baby ...

African net sponges are long interknitted nylon pieces that form a mesh structure. This structure, reminiscent of the fishing nets that inspired it, can be used as a bathing sponge. It has the ...