loofahs

Gourd-derived exfoliators

Loofahs is the plural of loofah, a rough-textured scrubbing sponge used for exfoliating skin in the bath or shower.

Natural loofahs come from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd; synthetic versions are made of plastic mesh.

She replaced the loofahs in both bathrooms.

bathing

exfoliate

Remove outer skin layers

soap · body · skin · cleanse · bathe · rinse · hygiene · washcloth · sponge · abrasive

plant

gourd

Hard-shelled decorative fruit

harvest · seeds · fibrous · tropical · cultivation · gardening · climbing · pollination · fruit · organic

Categories
Opposites
material origin

loofahsmicrofiber cloths

Fine synthetic cleaning fabric

washcloths · cotton pads · chamois

Family

loofah

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