Doctors worldwide are warning you to ditch your loofahs from your shower routines! And here's exactly why!

Your colourful loofahs are porous with so many folds & bends. They have turn into breeding spots for bacteria with each use. 

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I mean- we are removing dead skin cells with loofahs cause they are unhygienic in the first place, right?

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And, unlike what you see, loofahs never dry completely. It stays moist and when you repeatedly scrub your body with it, you are putting bacteria on your body. 

Worst case scenario - this could lead to serious infection! Read more here.

So, what alternative you have? Well, people are getting on the latest TikTok hype, exfoliating gloves.  

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In case you didn't know, these gloves are a version of the Italy towel, another popular exfoliator made of viscose fabric. You've probably seen them in K-dramas when there's a Korean bathhouse scene. 

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The abrasive gloves work so well to give you clean, glowing skin. You can even see the visible residue once you're done scrubbing. Yes, gross BUT satisfying AF!

Here's how to use these exfoliator gloves for best results:

1- Wet your body before using it.

2- Pour a dime-sized gentle body wash onto your gloved hand. 

3- Start massaging from head to toe in circular motions. Go over the same spot a few times but not for too long.

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4- Rinse off your body & pat dry with a towel. 

5- Immediately moisturize!

6- Rinse your gloves thoroughly & hang it up to air dry. 

Make sure to replace your gloves every month! 

You can purchase your gloves from drugstores like Watsons & Guardian. So, get your new exfoliators & keep clean.