variants
or luffa
1
: any of a genus (Luffa) of Old World tropical plants of the gourd family with white to yellow flowers and large usually elongate fruits that are sometimes eaten as vegetables when immature
also
: the fruit of a loofah
2
: a sponge consisting of the fibrous interior of the mature dried fruit of a loofah (especially Luffa aegyptiaca synonym L. cylindrica)
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The brand recommends applying this stuff using an exfoliating assist from a loofah, sponge, or washcloth.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Plus, as opposed to sponges or loofahs, the surfaces of the hands aren’t prone to breeding microorganisms.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more.
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—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Each bar has a loofah inside to gently—and sustainably—exfoliate skin while treating it with the ancient beauty ingredient.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Plus, as opposed to sponges or loofahs, the surfaces of the hands aren’t prone to breeding microorganisms.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more.
5.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Each bar has a loofah inside to gently—and sustainably—exfoliate skin while treating it with the ancient beauty ingredient.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Loofah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loofah. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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