こんにゃくスポンジ、正しく使えていますか?改めて知るこんにゃくスポンジの使い方
There are probably many people who have used konjac sponges before but haven't seen much benefit from them. This may be because they aren't using them correctly... Let's take a fresh look at how to use konjac sponges!

About the properties and usability of konjac sponge

Konjac sponge is a sponge made from konjac fibers.

It is usually rough and hard, but when soaked in water or lukewarm water it softens and becomes a resilient sponge.

Gently rolling it over your skin will leave it smooth and silky! It has many benefits for women, such as making your makeup stick better and helping it stay put.

It has been talked about as being able to thoroughly remove dirt from the skin without using a facial cleanser. There is a reason why washing your face with a konjac sponge is gentle on the skin. In fact, when you wash your face with a konjac sponge, a film of water touches your skin!

This water film is formed by the high water-retaining properties of the ingredients in konjac, and is slightly alkaline. Thanks to this, it can remove dead skin cells and dirt clogged in pores without damaging the skin. It is gentle on the skin and is recommended for those with atopic dermatitis or acne.

How to use a konjac sponge correctly

Konjac sponges are gentle on the skin and help keep it beautiful.

Are there any of you who are not seeing the results you expected?

Maybe it's because you're using it wrong.

We will explain the correct usage.

[How to use]

The recommended frequency of use is about twice a week, but not every day, and use it on days when you are particularly concerned about dark spots or dead skin cells.

①If you are wearing makeup, remove it thoroughly with cleansing before use.

②It will be very hard, so soak it in water or lukewarm water for 3 to 5 minutes to soften it.

3. Wash your face with a damp sponge, massaging gently in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. Generally, you don't need to use a facial cleanser, but you can use one if you want. If you use a facial cleanser, be sure to massage it well to create a good lather.

④ Once you have washed your entire face, rinse with water. If you used a facial cleanser, be sure to remove it thoroughly.

⑤ Gently remove moisture with a towel, being careful not to rub your face.

⑥ Moisturize thoroughly with lotion or cream. This is the correct way to use it. For those of you who use konjac sponges on a regular basis, have you been using them correctly? Even if you have used them before and found them ineffective, learning the correct way to use them may change things. Give it a try!

More effective use of soap

A konjac sponge that is effective when used with only water.

You can also use soap in combination.

If you have particularly oily skin, it may be better to use soap to thoroughly wash your skin rather than using a konjac sponge alone.

In that case, the key is to whisk it well.

Konjac sponges dry out after use, so it's important to moisturize them thoroughly. If you use soap, we recommend using a moisturizing or hydrating type.

These are some things you should be careful of when using konjac sponges!

Konjac sponges have many beneficial effects on the skin, such as brightening the skin tone and eliminating dark spots, but if used incorrectly, they can have the opposite effect.

Caution ① Rub with strong force

For example, rubbing too hard with a konjac sponge can irritate your skin, so try to glide it gently.

Caution 2: Using a konjac sponge without cleaning it

And using konjac sponges without cleaning them properly. Konjac sponges are surprisingly delicate, and even if you treat them carefully, they can still get moldy. We'll show you how to easily clean your konjac sponge so you can properly care for it.

How to wash a konjac sponge

1. Gently squeeze the fabric several times to remove excess water. Be careful not to squeeze too hard as this can damage the fibers.

② Hang it out to dry thoroughly. Store it in a place with low humidity.

3) Drain the water, place in a Tupperware container and store in the refrigerator.

Furthermore, continued use of konjac sponges can lead to the growth of bacteria and the fibers can begin to break down, so replace them with new ones every month or so.

There are other things to be careful of. It tends to dry out your skin after use, so moisturize it well. Do not use it for long periods of time.

Follow the above points to achieve beautiful skin.

summary

If used correctly, konjac sponges can be a great help in creating beautiful skin. Have you reviewed how to use them and what precautions to take?

I hope this is helpful.

Since it comes into contact with your skin, please treat the konjac sponge with the same care as you would your own skin.

Make good use of konjac sponges to get beautiful skin!

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IMAYO

Based on rice bran oil, which has two functions: cleansing and beauty.
Contains a unique blend of extracts.

Commitment to manufacturing methods

To prevent high-quality beauty ingredients from breaking down,
We use the "cold process" method, which involves manufacturing without adding heat.