Naroa blog posts - Natural sea sponges

Do natural sponges hold bacteria?

Naroa Team

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?

Naroa Team

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...

Brown sea sponge with small holes and natural hair like fibers on a white background.

How are natural sponges harvested?

Naroa Team

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?

Naroa Team

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...

Natural brown sea sponge with towel, toothbrush and soap in the background.

Are natural sponges ethical?

Naroa Team

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?

Naroa Team

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...

Image of natural sea bath sponge being held by model with only hand and sleeve showing on white grey background.

Are natural sponges better than synthetic?

Naroa Team

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?

Naroa Team

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,...

Brown coloured sea sponge on white background. Natural fibres of the round sponge showing with holes between them.

Are natural sponges still harvested?

Naroa Team

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?

Naroa Team

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...

Image of natural sponge in hand of model with only hand and sponge showing, with beige background. Alternatives to a natural sponge include loofahs

What is an alternative to a natural sponge?

Naroa Team

There are many alternatives to natural sponges, including sponges made from plastic, loofah, and even wood pulp. But the real question is ‘are there any better alternatives to a natural...

What is an alternative to a natural sponge?

Naroa Team

There are many alternatives to natural sponges, including sponges made from plastic, loofah, and even wood pulp. But the real question is ‘are there any better alternatives to a natural...