# Natural Healing Sponges The Konjac Sponge Has Benefits for the Skin Inside and Out By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konjac-sponge References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/10/5/the-konjac-sponge) & [konjacspongecompany](http://www.konjacspongecompany.com/) The [Konjac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numoo-naturally-cleansing-collection) Sponge by The Konjac Company is made with an infusion of natural ingredients like charcoal and green tea that improve skin quality over time. The sponge comes from the Konjac Potato, which is a plant from Asia that's 97% water, loaded with minerals, low in calories as a natural food sources, as well as an excellent way to balance out the body's pH levels, since this plant is naturally pH neutral. The sponges have a dome-like shape and come in three different types, including one that's designed for anti-aging, another for calming and a final sponge for balancing. The packaging for The Konjac Sponge products is designed to be reminiscent of a soothing spa-like experience, with each box labeled with a number and printed with a soft pastel version of a primary color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Natural Skincare:** Opportunity for creating innovative, natural skincare products using plant-based ingredients like the Konjac Sponge. - **Anti-aging Solutions:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing novel anti-aging products using the unique properties of the Konjac Sponge. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Chance to explore sustainable and visually appealing packaging concepts inspired by the spa-like experience of The Konjac Sponge products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Industry leaders can leverage the natural healing properties of the Konjac Sponge to develop revolutionary skincare products. - **Wellness and Spa Services:** Incorporating the Konjac Sponge into spa treatments creates an opportunity to offer unique, natural healing experiences for customers seeking well-being. - **Packaging and Design:** Design firms can explore eco-friendly packaging solutions for beauty and personal care products inspired by the soothing aesthetics of The Konjac Sponge packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Charcoal Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufo.md) - [Potato-Infused Skincare Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-pads.md) - [Biodegradable Kitchen Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongik-eco-dishwasing-sponge-set.md) - [Charcoal-Infused Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoalinfused-soap-bars.md) - [Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-sponge.md) - [Charcoal-Infused Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suds-cos-soap-bar.md) - [Coconut-Infused Face Cleansing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-cleansing-powder.md) - [Indestructible Silver-Infused Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-sponge.md) - [Sun-Grown Natural Luffas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungrown-natural-luffas.md)