loofa

Fibrous bath scrubber

A loofa is a fibrous scrubbing sponge used for bathing, derived from the dried interior of a tropical gourd.

The rough texture exfoliates skin: She scrubbed her back with a loofa.

Synthetic mesh puffs used for the same purpose are also called loofas.

Also spelled loofah or luffa.

bathing

sponge

Absorbent cleaning material

soap · bodywash · exfoliate · rinse · cleanse · bathtub · washcloth · foam · bubbles · hygiene

gourd

cucurbit

Gourd family plant

  • vineTrailing climbing plant
  • plantBotanical organism
  • fruitEdible plant ovary

vegetable · fibrous · seed · tropical · climber · cultivation · harvest · garden · trellis · dried

texture

porous

Allowing passage of fluids

coarse · rough · cellular · spongy · netted · abrasive · scratchy · soft · firm · dense

sustainable

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally

compostable · plant-based · renewable · zero-waste · plastic-free · sustainable · reusable · green · vegan · chemical-free

skincare

exfoliate

Remove outer skin layers

  • sloughBoggy ground or cast-off skin
  • buffAvid fan; also burnish
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty

renew · polish · brighten · rejuvenate · revitalize · radiance · circulation · cellulite · glow · resurface

Categories
Opposites
texture/abrasiveness

loofasoft cloth

Smooth, pliable textile

washcloth · silk · velvet · cotton pad · chamois

material origin

loofasea sponge

Porous marine animal

Family

loofah, loofahs, loofas

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G