How to Use loofah in a Sentence
loofah
noun-
Please stop scrubbing, whether with a scrub or a loofah.
— Jihan Forbes, Allure, 10 Dec. 2017 -
Enter the shower with a loofah and scrub your full body from head to toe.
— Dakota Kim, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018 -
Then, trim your toenails and use a scrub, loofah, or textured towel to slough off dead skin.
— Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2020 -
And, as a note, using your hands or a washcloth is more hygienic than a loofah.
— Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Natural sponge loofahs should hang around no longer than four weeks, while the cut-off for plastic poofs extends to two months.
— Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2018 -
Promiscuous in the shower to your loofah with Furtado singing the song in the studio.
— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 22 May 2021 -
Prince Akeem had personal bathers who kept him from ever having to pick up his own loofah.
— Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2021 -
Do not scrub or vigorously rub your skin with a loofah or washcloth.
— Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023 -
This can be done with a soft washcloth, a loofah, or a body brush, but for those in a hurry and DIY-ing their tan, Coco's created a tool to help.
— Lexy Lebsack, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2018 -
There’s no visible wearing or tearing, nor are there any funky smells, as is often the case with an old loofah.
— Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, 14 Jan. 2021 -
The exfoliation feels so good, but the bacteria that lives in your loofah?
— Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2018 -
In another sign of the growing closeness between the Bebop crew, Faye gives Spike her beloved loofah to chomp down on while Jet heals his arm.
— Scott Meslow, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2021 -
To ensure your loofah is squeaky clean, soak it in a diluted bleach solution once a week for a few minutes.
— Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 -
There are four hooks included to hang off the shelf in any spot to hang loofahs or other stringed bathtime accessories.
— Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023 -
On the flip side, its resistance makes removing it a little tricky, so use a loofah or washcloth to get all the excess residue.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 -
However, there are a few caveats that come with using a loofah—the first being maintenance.
— Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 -
Fill an Easter basket with loofahs, scrub brushes, bath salts, and fluffy white bunny slippers for a home spa day.
— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 -
Never worry about missing a spot with this natural loofah on a stick.
— Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 -
Use a loofah, exfoliating glove, or bath brush to gently wash your limbs.
— Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 -
Once the dye is rinsed away, use body wash and a washcloth or loofah to remove excess petroleum jelly.
— Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 -
While much of the marketing of loofahs shows the sponge in a sea-side setting, surrounded by seashells and the like, loofahs are not the remains of an oceanic creature (unlike sea sponges).
— Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, 8 May 2017 -
If left to mature, you'll be rewarded with a loofah sponge or natural dish scrubber.
— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 -
Using a loofah, scrub your entire body, paying close attention to your knees, elbows, and ankles, which tend to be the driest.
— Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 24 July 2015 -
There were people crowded into the restaurant, clustered around piles of hot pots filled with beef, fish maws, and pork intestines along with casseroles of sauteed loofah and kidneys with chili sauce.
— Beth Segal, cleveland.com, 20 Apr. 2018 -
The shelves are generously spaced to fit tall bottles, and there’s also a razor holder with hooks for loofah storage.
— Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023 -
For the body, apply to damp skin and rub in circular motions to gently exfoliate, either with your hands, a loofah, or a body brush.
— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 June 2024 -
Hicks then walks Barrymore, dressed in a safety vest and dirty loofah, through the steps of replacing and installing a light switch: the sort of knowledge that often is not passed down to women.
— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2021 -
The storage hooks allow for hanging towels, loofahs, and other bath products.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024 -
This duo includes a bath pillow that supports both your neck and back, as well as a loofah for extra exfoliation.
— Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 2 Dec. 2022 -
More:Organic loofah, which is a key component of the mixture, is a network of fibers that acts as a reinforcement in the green-charcoal mixture.
— Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 22 Sep. 2019
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