16/02/2022
Risks of using a loofah and scrubbers
They scrub layer off gently and without disrupting the young and healthy skin cells underneath.
This benefit can lead to some hidden risks.
Once you hang your loofah or scrubbers up to dry in the shower area, it’s still technically collecting moisture or steam residue from your time spent using it. Dead skin cells lingering in a moist place is a recipe for dangerous bacteria to grow and multiply.
1 . They haven’t been shown to grow most staph or strep bacteria, but they can become harbors for other bacteria on your body, including E. coli.
2. can also be too abrasive for some skin types. If you’ve ever noticed redness or irritation after using a loofah, your skin might be particularly sensitive to dermabrasion and exfoliation.
The coarse, somewhat brittle feeling of the loofah fibers may be too much and can damage skin over time.
