When the gourd is harvested, it is dried before it is used as a sponge.
Dermatologist Melissa Piliang says: “Loofahs are interesting.
Don’t use your loofah in places where your skin is especially sensitive like your skin or your privates.
The Gross Reason You Need To Replace Your Loofah Right Now
But the nooks and crannies that make the loofah so good at sloughing off dead skin are the same nooks and crannies that make it the perfect breeding ground for microscopic creepy crawlies. Think about it. When you use your loofah to scrub your skin, your skin cells will find their way in, too.
