I'll begin my review by telling you that there is nothing I haven't tried in the realm of facial care products. I've fought with acne since I was nine years old and have tried topicals, lasers, chemical peels, antibiotics, and everything in between. If someone were to tell me that rubbing dog mess on my face and chanting the alphabet in Chinese would help my skin battles, I'd be outside prompting my dog to get on with her business.
That said, it's summer--and brutal--where I live, so this means the oil glands are in overdrive. I wash my face twice daily and use a prescription acne topical that usually keeps the problems at bay. As of late, I'd noticed that, in spite of this careful maintenance routine, I was still waking to a woefully greasy face. In fact, within an hour of washing, my face was gunk-nasty with oil again. Anyone with oily skin will tell you that over-washing or over-medicating is a fast way to make your skin freak out and retaliate. My topical also tends to severely dry my face in some spots, and finding a balance seemed more a dream than a possibility.
I don't remember the source that educated me about the Konjac sponge, but when I read about it, I was intrigued and figured the sponge a cheap "try it and see" purchase. At the time, I was peeling badly and needed something gentle to help my terribly flaky-yet-inexplicably-oily skin. There are several kinds of Konjac sponges, all crafted for specific skin types; I chose the one for acne-prone skin since that's what I normally am fighting.
I could not be happier with this product!!! I wash my face to remove all makeup, then I go back over my freshly-cleansed face with my Konjac. My skin gets a healthy, gentle rub from the sponge with NO risk of irritation. I have used Clairisonics before, and those only made my breakouts worse, even with the most gentle brush. I've been using the Konjac charcoal for a couple of weeks and am very pleased. The sponge gently remedied the flaking issue, and I no longer experience Grease Face right after washing.
I plan to buy the dry skin Konjac for a friend who has painful dryness on his forehead every fall. He, too, has tried a multitude of things to alleviate the discomfort of overly dry skin, and I'm going to encourage him to give the Konjac a try.
For $10, you can't go wrong. The Konjac won't cure acne, but it will certainly be kind and helpful to already troubled skin. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after each use and hang to dry. A quick trip through the microwave is an excellent disinfectant for this kicky little sponge.
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My KonjacSponge: Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sponge
My Konjac Sponge is a company that specializes in providing several different sponges, which fit the different needs and even skin problems a person may be suffering from. I have occasional acne breakouts and my motto is to always treat for blemishes that may occur before actually getting a full blown break-out. This means I keep a mild prevention regimen going when it comes to chemicals, so I don't nuke my face when that would be overkill.Konjac sponges have become more prominent and are now carried at the drug-store level to luxury stores stores and the prices vary for the same active ingredients. Construction of the sponge is critical because how tightly the root is packed in, to size and texture make a difference. I have had sponges never breakdown and need to be tossed because they aged and some sponges started to disintegrate within the first week of use. A good sponge should be able to last a month's time and to avoid issues such as contamination and germs, it should be disposed no matter how intact it remains once it reaches the time period (i.e. expiration). So, when pricing I always see the Konjac sponges as a supply of 60-Days (of uses). The sponge should last and be workable, meaning I'm not tying to use a disfigured nub to wash my face correctly on day 20. I try to stay around the $10 range and will go up to $12 if the product's size is larger, performs better, and so forth. Verdict:The "My Konjac Sponge" company has so far the largest sponge in size that I have so far experienced. I love the "drop" shape and again, it's big for just $10 bucks. It fits my budget and that breaks down to a little as $0.33 a day (at 30 days) or $0.16 (at 60 days), per use and I sometimes use it twice a day, so that extends my savings. Effectiveness in the end is what matters! I was sent the Charcoal version from the company and in their description, they state their charcoal is derived from bamboo extract. I used the sponge and was pleased with the amount of exfoliation and the texture of the product against my skin. The charcoal did not over dry my skin but did it's job at preventing acne/blemish from showing up. You are left with a nice clean surface after rinsing. The sponge dries well too and I store mine suspended from a hook and allow it to always air dry. I'm at the 3-week mark and the sponge is still kicking with just a few frays along the edge reflecting everyday use. 90% intact and I am happy with how well the product performed and much happier that I can get it for the price I want. I received the above product(s) free of charge from My Konjac Sponge Company. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
Konjac sponges have become more prominent and are now carried at the drug-store level to luxury stores stores and the prices vary for the same active ingredients. Construction of the sponge is critical because how tightly the root is packed in, to size and texture make a difference. I have had sponges never breakdown and need to be tossed because they aged and some sponges started to disintegrate within the first week of use. A good sponge should be able to last a month's time and to avoid issues such as contamination and germs, it should be disposed no matter how intact it remains once it reaches the time period (i.e. expiration). So, when pricing I always see the Konjac sponges as a supply of 60-Days (of uses). The sponge should last and be workable, meaning I'm not tying to use a disfigured nub to wash my face correctly on day 20. I try to stay around the $10 range and will go up to $12 if the product's size is larger, performs better, and so forth.
Verdict:
The "My Konjac Sponge" company has so far the largest sponge in size that I have so far experienced. I love the "drop" shape and again, it's big for just $10 bucks. It fits my budget and that breaks down to a little as $0.33 a day (at 30 days) or $0.16 (at 60 days), per use and I sometimes use it twice a day, so that extends my savings. Effectiveness in the end is what matters! I was sent the Charcoal version from the company and in their description, they state their charcoal is derived from bamboo extract. I used the sponge and was pleased with the amount of exfoliation and the texture of the product against my skin. The charcoal did not over dry my skin but did it's job at preventing acne/blemish from showing up. You are left with a nice clean surface after rinsing. The sponge dries well too and I store mine suspended from a hook and allow it to always air dry. I'm at the 3-week mark and the sponge is still kicking with just a few frays along the edge reflecting everyday use. 90% intact and I am happy with how well the product performed and much happier that I can get it for the price I want. I received the above product(s) free of charge from My Konjac Sponge Company. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
My KonjacSponge: Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sponge
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
My Konjac Sponge is a company that specializes in providing several different sponges, which fit the different needs and even skin problems a person may be suffering from. I have occasional acne breakouts and my motto is to always treat for blemishes that may occur before actually getting a full blown break-out. This means I keep a mild prevention regimen going when it comes to chemicals, so I don't nuke my face when that would be overkill.Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
Konjac sponges have become more prominent and are now carried at the drug-store level to luxury stores stores and the prices vary for the same active ingredients. Construction of the sponge is critical because how tightly the root is packed in, to size and texture make a difference. I have had sponges never breakdown and need to be tossed because they aged and some sponges started to disintegrate within the first week of use. A good sponge should be able to last a month's time and to avoid issues such as contamination and germs, it should be disposed no matter how intact it remains once it reaches the time period (i.e. expiration). So, when pricing I always see the Konjac sponges as a supply of 60-Days (of uses). The sponge should last and be workable, meaning I'm not tying to use a disfigured nub to wash my face correctly on day 20. I try to stay around the $10 range and will go up to $12 if the product's size is larger, performs better, and so forth.
Verdict:
The "My Konjac Sponge" company has so far the largest sponge in size that I have so far experienced. I love the "drop" shape and again, it's big for just $10 bucks. It fits my budget and that breaks down to a little as $0.33 a day (at 30 days) or $0.16 (at 60 days), per use and I sometimes use it twice a day, so that extends my savings. Effectiveness in the end is what matters! I was sent the Charcoal version from the company and in their description, they state their charcoal is derived from bamboo extract. I used the sponge and was pleased with the amount of exfoliation and the texture of the product against my skin. The charcoal did not over dry my skin but did it's job at preventing acne/blemish from showing up. You are left with a nice clean surface after rinsing. The sponge dries well too and I store mine suspended from a hook and allow it to always air dry. I'm at the 3-week mark and the sponge is still kicking with just a few frays along the edge reflecting everyday use. 90% intact and I am happy with how well the product performed and much happier that I can get it for the price I want. I received the above product(s) free of charge from My Konjac Sponge Company. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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