Perfect for all skin types, the luffa sponge from La Petrosa is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable. It can also be used for cleaning the house and washing dishes, instead of synthetic sponges. Easier to use than you might think: the dry sponge becomes soft when wet, great for cleaning dishes and for personal hygiene. After use, dry the sponge well to avoid mold and bacteria and dispose of it in compost when it is old or damaged. Indicative dimensions: diameter 5 cm, length approximately 14 cm. Luffa is a vegetable sponge that comes from the drying of the fruit of the Luffa cylindrica plant, part of the Cucurbitaceae family. This plant produces a fruit that resembles a large zucchini, with a solid, elastic, and spongy pulp when mature. Although it is edible, it is not widely consumed due to its bitter taste and fibrous texture, but the pulp of the Luffa is dried to create sponges, which can be used for cleaning the house, for washing dishes or surfaces, and especially for personal hygiene, as a body sponge in the shower. Country of production: Italy.