Vetiver Exfoliating Sponge
Vetiver Exfoliating Sponge
These sponges are made up of the fine dried roots of the vetiver plant which is a by-product of the perfume industry. Hand made in Madagascar by a woman's co-operative just outside the capital.
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Similar in texture to a loofah they are great for use in the shower or in the bath to smooth and invigorate the body's skin. Vetiver is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so will not go mouldy and, since the roots of the plant hold the fragrance it smells amazing.
Approx. sizes: 8.5cm Diameter
Vetiver
Primarily grown for the perfume industry, vetiver is now an important element in preventing soil erosion and providing employment, particularly for women in Madagascar .
Said to be, one of the oldest plants on earth with therapeutic properties it holds its perfume in it's roots which are used to weave these baskets.