adopt the natural sponge

The object we use daily for washing, polishing and scrubbing is the sponge. For years, it has been essential for cleanliness and washing thanks to its porous structure giving it a high absorption capacity. Some sponges have one side for wiping and another for scraping. However, they represent a danger for the environment. For eco-responsible consumption, there is the natural sponge .

The dangers of the classic sponge

The traditional sponge is under fire for various environmental reasons. Its production is not very environmentally friendly and is very energy-intensive, as it requires forest or fossil resources. To make a sponge with integrated abrasives, a nylon and polyester blend is transformed into sheets that are then heated. These sheets are then passed through a bath of grains, binders, and dyes before being cooked and glued onto the sponge. This energy-intensive process allows for a more or less scratchy effect. However, the sponge is not durable and cannot be recycled. After use, it is difficult to degrade due to the glue used to bond the two parts. The sponge must not only allow us to have a clean home or body, it must also be clean for our planet.

What is a natural sponge?

The natural sponge is a sponge of natural origin that is suitable for all skin types. There are different types.

• Natural sea sponge : This is an animal caught in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, but not just any species. The species used is Spongia Officianilis, a small member of the sea sponge family. It has an elastic skeleton that poses no risk to the skin. This sponge is absorbent and hypoallergenic, and it exfoliates the epidermis. It is also environmentally friendly, as this animal is caught in an eco-responsible manner and in small quantities. In addition, it has a great capacity for regeneration.
• Konjac Sponge : A vegetable native to Southeast Asia, Konjac grows in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea. The sponge is made from Konjic root powder mixed with water, and the mixture is poured into a mold to form a natural sponge . It has several benefits for the skin. It cleanses, exfoliates, and restores radiance. It also moisturizes and soothes dry skin while calming problem skin. There are different Konjac sponges: red clay for dry and sensitive skin, yellow clay for mature skin, green clay for combination skin, and bamboo charcoal for acne-prone skin.
• Loofah sponge : Shaped like a cucumber, the loofah is a fruit from the cucurbitaceae family, and it comes to us from Asia and South America. Its fiber is used to make the exfoliating loofah sponge. It is a plant-based and eco-friendly sponge. Its production and harvesting do not require chemicals. Furthermore, this natural sponge is compostable and biodegradable.

For the good of our planet, adopt the natural sponge from Caliquo without further delay. But know that the Caliquo store also helps you in your zero waste approach by offering you various ecological products of French manufacture such as its toothbrushes, its ear cleaners, its razors, its washable wipes etc ... sustainable and eco-responsible.

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