When I was a young girl, we didn’t use washcloths with our baths or showers. We did not have the puffy, plastic mesh scrubbies sold at dollar stores today.
We used a loofah sponge, and it wasn’t until I was a grownup that I realized we grew these in our backyard garden!
Loofahs on the market today are sometimes synthetic, meaning they are not made from the gourd plant that these were originally modeled after.
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The real deal is a combination of soft and exfoliating, with the ability to absorb just enough water and soap to get a good lather going!
Loofahs obtained naturally from the garden can be of many sizes and shapes and are great for several household uses beyond washing up in the tub.
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