Review (5/5): Work well on my sensitive skin.
Konjac sponges seem to be the new "it" product in skin care. Konjac root sounded familiar. The summer before last, I was eating shirataki noodles, which are made from konjac root. Who knew I'd be using it on my face this year:)?
I have sensitive, reactive, allergic, rosacea skin. By definition, rosacea skin doesn't tolerate exfoliation. I can use gentle exfoliating products on my chin, nose and forehead. My cheeks are my most reactive area and I stay clear of them. When I was reading that konjac sponges are really gentle and you can use them on really sensitive skin for everyday exfoliation without irritating the skin, I thought these might be for me. Ordered the King of Sweden Natural Konjac Sponges. Read the directions and started using one. I've used it four days in a row and have to say that it doesn't irritate my skin. They come in other "flavors," charcoal, clay and green tea. I'm looking forward to trying the others.
While researching these, I found out some other interesting things. They will take off make up if you use a cleanser and water. They won't heal acne unless you use the ones with charcoal. Depending who you believe, the shelf life is one month--you can kill bacteria by soaking in boiling water or putting in the microwave (in water) for one minute. You are supposed to toss them when they break down. They dry more quickly then a washcloth, so less bacteria. Whatever it is, I'm sold and will continue using.
I received these at a discount for an honest review.