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Egyptian loofah · Grown along the Nile
Egyptian Loofah Shower Sponge (Set of 12)
Elevate your showers with Kemet's Loofah. Crafted from 100% natural Luffa plant and natural yarn, it gently cleans and refreshes your skin, scrubbing away dead skin cells and leaving your body refreshed.
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You save $239.45 against buying singles.
What is in the pack
- 12 x Egyptian Loofah Shower Sponge, Generous whole cone, about 5.5 x 4 in (14 x 10 cm)
Size and materials
Body Scrubber: a generous oval, about 6 x 4.5 inches (15 x 11.5 cm), 100% natural Egyptian loofah fiber on the front and soft cotton terry on the back, bound in cotton twill with a hanging loop.
Shower Sponge: one whole cone of Luffa aegyptiaca, about 6 inches long, finished with a braided cotton rope. No backing, no filler.
Care
Rinse the sponge thoroughly after every use to clear soap and skin cells from the fiber.
Hang it by the cotton rope to air dry fully between showers. Avoid leaving it in standing water or a closed container.
Once a month, soak it for five minutes in warm water with a splash of white vinegar, rinse well and hang to dry.
Replace the sponge every 2 to 4 weeks of regular use, and compost the retired one. The whole sponge is plant based.
Shipping
Every order ships from Egypt with duties included, delivered in 7 to 14 business days. The 12-pack ships free. Singles and 4-packs ship for $19.95.
How many do you need
A loofah is a consumable. Buy it like one.
Natural loofah fiber holds water and skin cells, so dermatologists suggest retiring it every 3 to 4 weeks, sooner if you scrub daily. Most households run out faster than they expect. Tell us who showers with it and we will size the pack.
Who uses it?
How often?
4loofahs a month for your household
Two people scrubbing daily go through about 4 loofahs a month.
Why Egyptian loofah
The scrubber the plastic pouf was imitating.
Loofah is not a sea sponge. It is the fruit of a climbing vine, Luffa aegyptiaca, named for the country that has grown it best for centuries. Here is how ours compares with what is usually hanging in the shower.
| Kemet Egyptian loofah | Plastic mesh pouf | Supermarket loofah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Whole Nile-grown loofah, cotton terry and twill | Polyethylene mesh | Loofah of mixed origin, often thin cuts |
| Exfoliation | Deep, softens when wet | Mild, mostly lather | Varies by cut |
| Plastic free | Yes | No | Usually |
| Compostable | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hangs to dry | Cotton loop or braided rope | Plastic cord | Sometimes |
| Origin | Grown, sun dried and sewn in Egypt | Factory, mostly China | Unlabelled |
| Replace | Every 2 to 4 weeks, then compost | Every 2 months, then landfill | Every 3 to 4 weeks |
What you get
One whole loofah, nothing else.
The Whole Loofah, Uncut
One whole cone of Luffa aegyptiaca, grown along the Nile, sun dried and finished by hand. No backing, no filler, pure loofah fiber through and through.
Deep Natural Exfoliation
The open ridged fiber gives a deeper, more invigorating scrub than a plastic mesh pouf, lifting away dead skin cells and boosting circulation.
Softens in Seconds
Firm when dry, the sponge relaxes into a supple, skin friendly texture after a short soak in warm water.
Braided Cotton Rope
A knotted natural cotton rope hangs the sponge to air dry between showers, keeping the fiber fresh for longer.
Plastic Free and Biodegradable
Loofah fiber and cotton yarn, nothing else. The whole sponge can be composted at the end of its life.
Generous Hand Filling Size
A full, generous cut that holds a rich lather deep in its fiber network and covers more skin with every pass.
Grown Along the Nile
Loofah is not a sea sponge. It is the fruit of a climbing vine, Luffa aegyptiaca, named for the country that has grown it best for centuries. Ours ripens on Nile Delta farms, dries slowly under the Egyptian sun and is finished by hand without ever touching a synthetic material. It is the same honest fiber Egyptian hammams have trusted for generations, finished to the standard of everything else we make.
The Whole Loofah, Uncut
Most loofah products are thin slices sewn onto backing. This is the loofah itself: one whole cone from the vine, dried in the sun and finished with a braided cotton rope. When water hits it, the fiber blooms open into a rich, springy sponge that holds lather deep in its network and gives your skin the honest scrub it has been missing.
Wake Up Your Skin
Soak it, lather it, and work from the shoulders down in slow circles. The deep fiber network lifts away dull surface cells and wakes up circulation, leaving that clean, tingling, fresh from the hammam feeling. Rinse it well, hang it by the rope, and it is ready for tomorrow.
From the Vine, Back to the Earth
A plastic pouf sheds microplastics every time you scrub and lives on in landfill for centuries. This sponge grew on a vine. When its weeks of service are done, it goes back to the earth in the compost. Nothing synthetic, ever.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the shower sponge?
Soak the sponge in warm water for 20 to 30 seconds until the fiber softens, add your body wash or soap bar and massage skin in gentle circles. Rinse it clean and hang it by the rope to dry.
Is it too rough for sensitive skin?
Dry loofah feels firm, but it softens noticeably once soaked. Start with light pressure two or three times a week. Most people find the fiber pleasantly invigorating rather than harsh.
What is the difference between the shower sponge and the body scrubber?
The shower sponge is one whole loofah cone with a rope, all natural fiber, for a deeper scrub. The body scrubber is a flat dual sided pad with a soft cotton terry back for gentler daily cleansing. Many customers keep both in the shower.
How long does one sponge last?
Natural loofah fiber holds water and skin cells, so dermatologists recommend retiring it every 3 to 4 weeks. If you scrub every day, plan on a fresh one every 2 weeks. Rinse and hang it after each use to get the most from every loofah, and retire it when the fiber flattens or it keeps a musty smell.
How do I keep it clean?
Rinse thoroughly after every use and hang it by the rope to dry fully between showers. Once a month, refresh it with a five minute soak in warm water with a splash of white vinegar, then rinse and dry.
Is it really a natural loofah and not plastic?
Yes. Each sponge is the dried fruit of the loofah plant, Luffa aegyptiaca, grown in Egypt for centuries, finished with a natural cotton rope. There is no plastic anywhere in it, so a retired sponge can go straight into the compost.
Which pack size should I choose?
The single is a trial. The 4-pack is a month for two people or two months for one. The 12-pack is a quarter for two, half a year for one, works out under $10 a loofah, and is the only pack that ships free.
Where are the sponges made?
Our loofah is grown, sun dried and finished in Egypt, the same origin as our Egyptian cotton towels, and ships to you in plastic free packaging.
How does the subscription work?
Pick a pack and a delivery rhythm of 4, 8 or 12 weeks. You save 15% on every delivery, and the 12-pack ships free every time. We email you three days before each delivery, and you can skip, pause, change the pack or cancel from the link in that email at any time.
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