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Agave Body Sponge

$12.50
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Why We Love It
This body sponge reminds us of our abuelita’s self-care routine and we love it. Plastic loofahs and shower brushes create tons of waste that end up in landfills and pollute our communities. This artisanal, handcrafted, plant-based sponge is the perfect swap to reduce your plastic footprint and leave your skin glowing.

We love the ergonomic strap, making this sponge easy to use and hang dry.

Más Info

  • Approximate size: Medium sponge is 4.9 inches in diameter, Large Sponge is 5.9 inches
  • Made from 100% plant-based ingredients using Ixtle, a fiber from agave plants, which has been used for centuries by Mexican indigenous communities for home and body care.
  • Agave fibers are fast-growing and sustainably harvested
  • Agave fibers have antibacterial properties and are mold and mildew resistant
  • Ergonomic strap allows for easy grip and makes it easy to hang dry
  • Sponge is stuffed with Ixtle fibers, providing comfort and gentle exfoliation
  • Each sponge is one-of-a-kind and supports fair pay practices for Mexican artisans
  • Handwoven by indigenous artisans using heritage weaving practices.

Handmade • Artisanal Techniques • Plastic-free • Biodegradable • Compostable • Zero-Waste • Fair Trade Practices

These natural household items are made by an indigenous-owned cooperative dedicated to the sustainable and artisanal production of brushes and sponges from vegetable fibers, such as agave henequén, agave lechuguilla, and ixtle de maguey. For over 25 years, the community has produced personal and home care products while employing local artisans, mostly women.

The products are made using 100% natural fibers obtained from different parts of Mexico. Each item is handmade by artisans, carvers, and weavers, creating a bond of a sustainable economy. They also take great care to source raw materials sustainably: the wood is upcycled from furniture makers’ scraps, and fibers are harvested sustainably according to ancestral traditions that have allowed agave plants to flourish for millennia.

Use with your favorite soap. Enjoy gentle exfoliation and improved lather. Rinse well after each use and allow to dry fully in between uses. Fully compostable when you are done with this sponge.

100% plant-based using natural Ixtle fibers.

Customer Reviews

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Mixed feelings

I had mixed feelings about the AGAVE BODY SPONGE. The texture is extremely rough, which makes it uncomfortable for general body use, especially on sensitive skin. It also tends to fall apart fairly easily, which was disappointing.

Another downside is that it doesn’t absorb soap as well as I’d expect. To get any decent use out of it, you really have to soak it in water and let it sit for a while before it softens up.

Once fully soaked, it does work reasonably well on tougher areas like feet and legs, where the exfoliation can be beneficial. However, I would not recommend using this sponge on sensitive areas of the body due to how abrasive it is.

Overall, it may be suitable for targeted exfoliation on feet or legs, but it’s not ideal as an all-over body sponge.

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Erin
Love this thing!

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Therese
Never felt more clean!

I purchased this because I wanted a natural alternative to the plastic loofahs offered at most shops. This is well made, easy to use and to care for and exfoliates effortlessly. Thank you so much!

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Bridget

Perfect addition to daily body care. My clients love the price point and it is selling very well at my Spa

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Bridget

They are the perfect addition to daily body care! And best of all they are biodegradable and come from small business and im so happy to have found them.