‘Hardhead’ 10-12cm, Luxurious Unbleached, Uncut Sea Sponge. Approx. 4-4.5″. Firm, Exfoliating. Idea for Natural Showering and Bathing.

Features

• 'Hardhead' (spongia officalis dura) sponges are beautiful and hardwearing sponges. This sponge is has a firm texture and an exfoiating surface texture.
• Natural sponges last for much longer than synthetic ones. They are more resistant to acids and they are easier to clean than their synthetic counterparts.
• These sponges are unbleached making them suitable for use on sensitive skin and they more durable than bleached sponges. these sponges are generally brownish in colour, not yellow.
• During harvesting, highly trained divers leave the root behind so that the sponge can regrow, since they have amazing regenerative capabilities. All sponges collected in the Greek Islands are inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries before they can be certified for export.
• As well as being renewable and sustainable, natural sponges, are fully biodegradable at the end of their useful life.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 3.94 x 4.33 inches; 0.04 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 0.04 pounds
• ASIN: B00AUH97IY
• Item model number: HH10-12
• Average Customer Review: Customer Reviews

Product Description

Hardhead sponges, are very attractive in shape and colour. They are firm and an exfoliating surface texture. These sponges have a single cut mark at the base. They have medium absorbancy. Ideal for showering, exfoliation, bathing, massage and pet care. It is my favourite sponge for shower use. People have always marveled at sponges. Each one it totally unique. Collecting has been going on for 4000-5000 years. These sponges are harvested from the Aegean Sea and they are still vital to the economy and culture of the Greek Islands. These sponges are spherical or sub-spherical with a flattened base where they have been cut from the root.