Time to ditch the loofah and use one of these derm-approved body wash techniques instead. Fact checked by Haley Mades ...

One staple in many people's bathing routines is the loofah. There's something uniquely satisfying about lathering up your favourite shower gel and working it into a rich, fragrant foam.

The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...