Luffa is usually only used for washing dishes because it is often very rough and hard if not processed properly. In fact, if it is prepared and cut into pieces, flattened, it has many more uses and can be made into useful products such as: fashion hats, insoles, handbags, pot holders, bath sponges, etc.
Loofah sponge
Loofah contains Glycerin – an ingredient that moisturizes, and vitamin E from the fibers penetrates the skin during bathing, helping to soften the skin. Additionally, using a loofah for bathing also helps exfoliate dead skin cells, reduce wrinkles, and stimulate blood circulation.
Loofah insole
The loofah insole has high moisture absorption, so this type of fiber can also be used very well as a shoe insole. To make an insole from this fiber, you just need to cut off both ends, strip away all the thick, hard yellow fibers, and flatten it. Finally, depending on the size of your foot, you will cut it to fit.
Handmade fashion items
In addition to the above uses, the fiber from loofah fruit can also be used to make handmade items such as hats, caps, loofah slippers, and even beautiful handbags, or transformed into lovely flower pots.
Clearing blocked milk ducts for postpartum women.
One of the lesser-known uses of loofah fibers is that they can be used to treat amenorrhea effectively. Simply burn the loofah fibers, then grind the ash and mix it with white pigeon blood to form a cake, which is then dried and ground into a fine powder. Take 8 grams of this powder with rice wine on an empty stomach each time.
In addition, breastfeeding mothers can also use this ingredient to treat blocked milk ducts. Prepare 1 piece of dried bitter gourd, 10 pieces of soapberry, and 1 bulb of dried onion. Chop everything finely and boil with 400ml of water until about 100ml remains. Drink in 2 doses throughout the day, for 2 to 3 days, and combine with breast massage to clear the milk ducts.
Exfoliation
Loofah is known as a safe, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive beauty material for women. It has the ability to remove dead skin cells, does not cause skin allergies, and helps reduce clogged pores, making them more breathable. After use, women’s skin will feel more comfortable and pleasant.
However, it still has rough fibers, so it should not be scrubbed harshly on the face, as this can cause difficult-to-heal injuries; it should be done gently.
With all these special benefits, Loofaa Joint Stock Company is currently providing over 50 types of products made from loofah to the market, including a variety of items such as fashion hats, shoe insoles, bags, pot holders, and bath sponges. Our products have been exported to international markets such as the United States, France, Japan, and South Korea.
