There’s no better feeling than getting into the shower at the end of a long day and starting your skincare routine. Scrubbing loofahs, though, aren’t exactly what you think they are.

Here’s how often you should replace the loofah in your shower, according to a dermatologist. Katie Dupere. Updated Wed, July 5, 2023 at 5:33 PM UTC.

Let’s talk about your loofah. That colorful, frilly, plastic thingy hanging in your shower seems pretty harmless, right? Well, maybe not. Loofahs are a bacterial paradise, especially if they ...

If you’ve been using a synthetic or natural loofah, it might be time for an upgrade — preferably to something that doesn’t harbor loads of bacteria, according to dermatologists. Although ...

Using a loofah may help to exfoliate your body, but according to a dermatologist using a loofah on face is never, ever a good idea. “I would never ever use a loofah on my face!” she told me ...

Loofah sponges — rough-textured exfoliators sold in department stores and spas — don’t come from the ocean. Nor are they from man-made materials. Gardening: The lowdown on loofah ...

Just like toothbrushes, loofahs need regular replacing to keep your hygiene in check.And chances are, your loofah is past due for a switch out. “In general, aim to replace your shower loofah ...