Blog Posts - NAROA Natural Sponges

Can you use soap on a natural sponge?
Sponges and soap go together like mac and cheese. But can you use any soap on a natural sponge? Our sea sponges are not abrasive like a loofah, and they...
Can you use soap on a natural sponge?
Sponges and soap go together like mac and cheese. But can you use any soap on a natural sponge? Our sea sponges are not abrasive like a loofah, and they...
Do natural sponges hold bacteria?
We’ve all heard the nightmare stories about kitchen sponges holding more bacteria and germs than a toilet seat. But what about your favorite shower sponge? At Naroa, we create beautiful...
Do natural sponges hold bacteria?
We’ve all heard the nightmare stories about kitchen sponges holding more bacteria and germs than a toilet seat. But what about your favorite shower sponge? At Naroa, we create beautiful...

How are natural sponges harvested?
Natural sponges are, well, natural. This includes loofahs, but we are primarily concerned with sea sponges, a natural marine creature that grows in various temperate seas around the world. But...
How are natural sponges harvested?
Natural sponges are, well, natural. This includes loofahs, but we are primarily concerned with sea sponges, a natural marine creature that grows in various temperate seas around the world. But...

Are natural sponges ethical?
Natural sea sponges (not to be confused with a loofah or plant-based sponge) are very eco-friendly, as we will explain below. But what about ethically? When it comes to harvesting...
Are natural sponges ethical?
Natural sea sponges (not to be confused with a loofah or plant-based sponge) are very eco-friendly, as we will explain below. But what about ethically? When it comes to harvesting...

Are natural sponges better than synthetic?
The simple answer is: by far. Natural sponges are better than synthetic sponges for a plethora of reasons – for both your skincare routine and the environment. In a nutshell,...
Are natural sponges better than synthetic?
The simple answer is: by far. Natural sponges are better than synthetic sponges for a plethora of reasons – for both your skincare routine and the environment. In a nutshell,...

Are natural sponges still harvested?
Yes, natural sea sponges are still harvested to this day. We are testament to that! At Naroa, we harvest organic sea sponge products by following the same, traditional harvesting methods...
Are natural sponges still harvested?
Yes, natural sea sponges are still harvested to this day. We are testament to that! At Naroa, we harvest organic sea sponge products by following the same, traditional harvesting methods...