I’ve had keratosis pilaris on my upper arms since birth, and I’ve probably bought every product that’s advertised to get rid of it. That now includes multiple African net sponges, also known as ...

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It might be a new year, but that doesn’t mean you need a slew of exfoliators and scrubs to get baby-smooth skin and start 2025 fresh-faced. That is why both longtime fans and new shoppers are obsessed ...

Used throughout history, African net sponges have been making a comeback. But, what is this bathing tool and why do people love it so much? Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and ...

Konjac sponges are beginning to take the skincare world by storm. But do you need one? Before deciding if you should be using a konjac sponge, you might be wondering: what even is it? Andy Bosselman, ...

Exfoliation is when you remove dead skin buildup, which stimulates new cell growth. Exfoliating your legs can make them look smoother and more polished, and give them a glow. When exfoliating your ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Regularly exfoliating your ...