The NATIVES Co. Natural Caribbean Grass Sea Sponge for Body

A sustainably harvested eco-friendly biodegradable, zero-waste alternative to synthetic body sponges. Australian Owned. Wild-harvested renewable natural resource.

The gold standard in sea sponges, The NATIVES Co. all natural Grass Sea Sponge is sustainably harvested in the Caribbean. Their natural anti-bacterial properties and gentle exfoliating action enhances the efficacy of your natural body wash, leaving your skin effortlessly clean, smooth and soft. Its unrivalled softness makes it the ideal sponge for daily use on delicate skin. A sustainably, eco-friendly and zero-waste alternative to the synthetic sponge or body loofah.

Natural sea sponges are brimming with aquatic enzymes that inhibit the growth of mould, mildew and bacteria, making them hypo-allergenic and safe for use on the most sensitive skin, including inflamed skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, and dermatitis. Natural sea sponges are self-cleaning due to the intricate systems of canal that wash out quickly and easily not retaining product causing odours and bacteria.

Optimal Benefits

• Gently cleanses and exfoliates to rejuvenate the skin removing dead skin cells
• Stimulates and oxygenates the skin cells by boosting blood circulation
• creates lather for a thorough and decadent cleanse
• Easily cleaned and air-dried
• Anti-microbial and antifungal alternative to synthetic body buffers and loofah
• Suitable for adults, children and babies
• Zero-waste and sustainable alternative that remains new for 2-5 years when well cared for

Pro Tip: natural sea sponges hold more water than a cloth or synthetic sponges, making them ideal for bathing babies eliminating the need for a rinsing cup. They also hold two to three times more water than a synthetic sponge without dripping!

Sustainability

Natural Sea Sponges possess remarkable powers of regeneration. Their natural reproductive cycles ensure they can re-grow lost parts and pieces broken off by water currents. They can also settle in another location and re-grow into a clone of the parent sponge.

The natural sea sponge is a renewable resource from the sea which has been harvested for over 150yrs. Wild harvest divers use specific techniques to collect the sea sponges, carefully preserving the base (roots) of the sponge, ensuring the sponge has the ability to regenerate and re-grow back to its original form. If not harvested, sea sponges have a life span of approximately 10 years, harvesting allows for re-generation and extended life.

Sea Sponge populations are harvested carefully to ensure minimal disruption to the harvest area and to assist and promote regeneration of the sea sponges for future harvest and collection. It is in our best interests to ensure the long-term sustainability of sea sponges in their natural environment, and for this reason we promote and support only sustainable harvest and collection methods.