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Natural Cleansing Sponges

Saje's Konjac Kare Sponges Use Yams, Green Tea, Aloe and Charcoal

— July 28, 2015 — Lifestyle
Konjac sponges are traditional cleansing sponges from Japan that have long been revered as part of a healthy beauty routine. The all-natural sponges are made from konjac vegetable fiber and to improve their healing benefits, Saje also adds clay and other natural extracts from charcoal bamboo, yam, green tea and aloe. As a result, these cleansing sponges are ideal for taking precautions against the formation of free radicals and protecting the surface of skin against harmful UV rays.

Out of the eco-friendly packages, the sponges emerge dry and hard. To use, the sponges must be submerged in water for a few seconds in order to help it suck up moisture. Once it has been softened, it can be used as an exfoliant. Unlike a fabric face cloth that would need to be washed after use to prevent the spread of bacteria, this sponge simply needs to be air dried before returned to the bamboo carrying case until its next use.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Skincare - The use of all-natural ingredients, like yams, green tea and aloe, in konjac sponges provides a new opportunity for innovations in the natural skincare industry.
2. Eco-friendly Beauty Products - The creation of eco-friendly packages and reusable bamboo carrying cases by Saje for their konjac sponges can inspire product innovations to push the movement towards sustainable beauty solutions.
3. Convenient Beauty Tools - Konjac cleansing sponges offer customers a more convenient and hygienic alternative to traditional fabric face cloths, which can spark new innovation opportunities in the beauty tool industry.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - The natural skincare benefits of konjac sponges can disrupt the cosmetic industry and inspire more natural and eco-friendly beauty products.
2. Fashion Accessories - As the trend towards natural and sustainable beauty products increases, the fashion industry can explore creating sustainable fashion accessory products, like bamboo carrying cases for konjac sponges.
3. Hygiene Products - The market for convenient, eco-friendly, and hygienic hygiene products can see a boost with the popularity of konjac cleansing sponges and inspire innovations in the industry.
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