Recently I've discovered a wealth of skin products that are environmentally, skin and pocket friendly!
1) Konjac sponge
From the website :http://www.konjacspongecompany.com/
KONJAC POTATO is a perennial plant, native to Asia and sometimes known as Konnyaku .
1) Konjac sponge
KONJAC POTATO is a perennial plant, native to Asia and sometimes known as Konnyaku .
Benefits of a Konjac Sponge
- 100% Natural Sponge
- Gentle exfoliation
- 100% Colouring Free
- 100% Additive Free
- 100% Biodegradable
- Naturally Sustainable
- Environmentally Safe
A naturally moisture rich
plant fibre which is by nature alkaline, and thus balances the acidity of the
skins impurities and oils. The unique net like
structure of the sponge, gently massages the skin and stimulates blood flow and
new growth of skin cells. Leaving the skin extremely clean and
refreshed…..naturally! No need for additional cleansers or soaps unless you
really want. Should you chose to use additional cleansers or soap, you can use a
fraction of your usual amount, as the sponge will generate more bubbles and
spread the cleaner further than usual.
Better for your skin,
better on the environment and your finances!
I've been using it since around March. (It's available in Watson, Sasa and Gmarket) I only use cleanser with it when I come home from outside as I still have left over cleanser. Other than that, I use it with just plain water. So far so good!
2) Baking soda
There's a wealth of uses for baking soda just google it!
I use it as a substitute for shampoo and shower gel sometimes. I haven't been using it as a shampoo long enough to comment on it but on days that I use it as a shower gel, I feel fresh and my skin seems smoother.
3) Green Clay and Fuller's Earth Clay
I buy them online from a Singapore based website ( and use them as masks to deep cleanse my face or to lighten scars.
These are just a few of the natural items that I've been using so far. I'm not sure whether they will work for everyone but I've enjoyed using them so far. I also think that they are a better, more environmentally and healthy alternatives to the concoct of chemicals that we see in the stores.
