Review (5/5): Soothes my skin while it exfoliates
These Green Tea Konjac sponges are wonderful, natural exfoliators. Prior to ordering my Clarisonic Mia I enjoyed using these sponges to exfoliate my face in my morning and evening routine....it doesn't have the harshness of more abrasive cleansers or else the potential to alter your skin tone too much with the chemical/AHA liquids. Now I use these when I travel, as well as for a mid-day cleansing if my face feels oily and I don't have on makeup that I have to redo.
The Konjac sponge provides mild exfoliation benefits while it deep cleans, removes all traces of makeup without chemicals, absorbs excess oils, and draws toxins out from deep within the skin's layers. This is even excellent for sensitive skin since it isn't abrasive at all....you achieve a more "natural" daily exfoliation; it is also safe enough to use twice a day. Since purchasing my sponges, however, I have found that the Clarisonic sonic facial cleansing device actually does a more efficient job in exfoliating my skin without my having to work vigorously by hand. I still use the Konjac sponges during weeks when I apply a chemical peel -- I try and keep the exfoliation to a minimum and only around day 3 or so do I begin manually exfoliate with the Konjac sponge. With that being said, not everyone is willing to spend $100 on a Clarisonic device so this would be a close second in my opinion. Instructions are easy to follow. The first time you use it you just have to be sure to soak it in warm water for 3 to 5 minutes. Replace each sponge every 3 months since your skin particles are embedded in the fibers.
NOTE: DO NOT purchase Clarisonic devices on Amazon.com. Chances are that it is a counterfeit, and should your device break down it will not be covered by the manufacturers warranty. With that being said, I don't mind purchasing the replacement brushes on Amazon as they don't pretend to be made from the manufacturer.
DISCLAIMER: I received this product at a discount in exchange for honest and unbiased feedback.