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«Do you use a body sponge? Throw her out! » – advises the American dermatologist, Dr. Charles Puza, on his TikTok account. A doctor with the nickname “drcharlesmd1”, whose account is already followed by over half a million people, debunks many myths about the health and care of skin and hair.
- According to the dermatologist, we should not wash the body with a sponge
- He believes that the sponge is a hotbed of germs and can negatively affect the condition of our skin
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In one of the videos, Dr. Charles referred to the practice of using a sponge to wash the body. He surprised his audience with the information that washing with a sponge can be harmful to health and is unsanitary.
A sponge is a bag of bacteria, the dermatologist says
The dermatologist says you shouldn’t use a sponge to wash your body. This habit is bad and ineffective. The sponge does not fulfill its function, it does not wash the body, and even stains it. A sponge that is still wet is a great place for bacteria to grow. These can lead to many infections if, for example, we have minor wounds on the body. Therefore, the doctor recommends using your own hands for washing. Dr. Charles also takes a negative view of any hard sponges that can damage the skin.
The post has received many comments in which Internet users express their diverse opinions. Many people actually prefer to use their own hands to wash them, others replace the sponges even every time.
Dr. Charles Puza is a resident in dermatology, a graduate of Harvard University, is the author of the “Skinfluencer” guide, in which he briefly discussed common skin and hair problems. The dermatologist is active on social media where he debunks false beliefs about skin and hair care, denies misleading information and answers questions. On TikTok, he devotes a lot of attention to popular problems that we struggle with every day, such as dandruff, acne or proper makeup removal.
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Why shouldn’t you wash yourself with a sponge?
The blogger Sylwia Panek, who also shares her knowledge about ecology, health and cleanliness at home, is of a similar opinion.
In one of the posts on Instagram, she referred to the topic of using sponges to wash the body. She emphasized that the most important thing is to frequently replace the sponge with a new one, some scientists recommend replacing it even every few days.
«By washing the body with a dirty sponge, we increase the likelihood of skin problems or various infections. The frequency of replacement of the sponges depends on how we use it and in what conditions we store it. If you leave it wet in the bathtub or on its edge, germs will grow faster than if the sponge was dried on a radiator »she wrote. The blogger also points out that each family member should have their own bath sponge.
Another problem mentioned by Sylwia Panek in her entry is the issue of recycling, which plastic sponges are not subjected to. And the need for frequent replacement forces you to throw away large amounts of sponges. Hence, the idea of washing your body without using them may be worth considering.
Sylwia Panek is a chemist by education. She runs a blog “Chemist Mama”, in which she writes about the chemistry around us, about what substances to avoid and not to be afraid of, as well as how to live a healthy and ecological life and how to create a healthy home. Her activity on Instagram is watched by over 20 users.