The body puff … maybe it’s just a fancy loofah or bath and shower sponge, but that hasn’t changed the fact that they sell like hotcakes. Bath and body puffs are as colorful as they are practical. Made from a synthetic fiber mesh material, these sponges are ideal for deep pore cleansing and exfoliation of dead skin cells. Most often paired with a body wash, they’ve found what seems to be a permanent spot in virtually every tub and shower in America.
Perhaps the variety of colors is responsible for the popularity of the puff. Red, green, blue, yellow and orange to name a few of the more common colors … lavender, rose, aquamarine, fuchsia to name some of the more advanced hues. And, aside from the rainbow variety of colors, body puffs are found in a number of different styles … from the simple hand-held sponge to the puff-on-a-stick for hard to reach washing.
But, body puffs are much more than just bath time play pretties. As mentioned before, their use for exfoliation can be very important. New skin cells are created in the body’s lower skin layer, known as the dermis. In time, skin cells migrate to the surface and tend to become more acidic in nature. During this process, the skin cells die and become saturated with keratin. Keratin is important because it protects the skin from outside elements. However, during the aging process, and especially after menopause for women, the natural process of skin erosion becomes uneven, which gives skin a dry and rough character.
Exfoliation removes the outer layer to reveal the newer skin beneath. This shedding of the outer layer unclogs pores, keeps skin clean, and helps reduce acne breakouts. So, thank you body puffs for doing your part to keep women the world over looking fresh and young! |
