Natural loofah sponges from Mato Grosso
Our loofah sponges come directly from the Amazon region in Mato Grosso, Brazil, from our friends who practice self-sufficiency. There, loofah has been cultivated in their own gardens for generations, dried, and processed by hand. Completely chemical-free, plastic-free, and without any unnecessary additives – simply an honest piece of nature.
We cut the sponges the way we prefer to use them ourselves: handy, lightweight, and comfortable. Ideal for the shower, bathroom, kitchen, or as a small zero-waste tool in everyday life.
At a glance
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100% natural product – dried loofah fruit, without additives
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Origin: Mato Grosso, Brazil – from friendly self-sufficient farmers
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Size: approx. 8–10 cm length, 5–8 cm diameter (each piece is unique)
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Plastic-free & compostable – simply dispose of via organic waste bin at the end of the day.
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Versatile use: body care, soap dish, kitchen & household
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Lightweight and breathable – dries quickly and stays fresh for a long time.
Variants & Sets
Perfect sponges
Our first-choice “perfect” loofah sponges are evenly and beautifully rounded – for those who like things neat and tidy.
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Shape: as uniform and cleanly cut as possible
Naturally, not perfect sponges.
Second-choice, "not perfect" sponges are somewhat more irregularly shaped and wild – not pressed into a uniform form by nature. They function just as well, they simply look a bit more unique.
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Shape: somewhat irregular, more character
All items are available individually or as a set of three.
Origin & Tradition
Luffa has long been used in many parts of the world as a natural sponge for personal hygiene and household use. In Mato Grosso, families cultivate the plants in their gardens, allowing the fruits to ripen on the vine and dry in the sun. Afterwards, they are deseeded, cleaned, and cut by hand.
Through our connection to the Amazon, we bring this tradition to your home. Every piece of loofah tells a little story about this place – the warm climate, the family gardens, and the simple, direct way in which nature is interacted there.
Application ideas
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In the shower: gently lathering back, arms and legs.
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As a soap dish: Loofah absorbs excess water, allowing soap to dry well.
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In the kitchen: as a natural dish sponge for cleaning dishes and pots
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For vegetables: for gently cleaning, e.g., potatoes or carrots
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In the household: for easy cleaning of surfaces as a plastic-free alternative
Depending on the type, you can plan to use loofah more for personal care (softer, more pleasant), or for kitchen & household use (a bit more robust) – or you can try both.
Application & Care
- Thoroughly moisten with warm water before first use.
- Rinse after use, squeeze out excess water and allow to dry in a well-ventilated place.
- Luffa likes to dry out properly every now and then – this way it stays fresh longer.
- If necessary, you can occasionally pour hot water over the sponge.
If your loofah ever becomes soft, crumbles, or is simply "worn out," you can just dispose of it via the organic waste bin – it is completely biodegradable .
Shipping & Packaging
We ship your loofah sponges, like all Made by Forest products, in plastic-free packaging :
- Kraft cardboard or paper packaging
- Use wood wool or paper padding instead of plastic filling material.
- discreetly stamped Made by Forest logo
This way your loofah arrives safely – and you don't have any plastic to dispose of.
Notes
- Luffa is a natural product – shape, color and structure may vary slightly.
- For sensitive skin, we recommend trying it on a small area to see what you feel most comfortable with.
- Not for internal use, do not eat.
When you use loofah together with our oils or other natural products, you have a small, simple care ritual – without much fuss, but with a real connection to nature.
P.S.: Many people know loofah by a variety of names: sponge gourd, gourd sponge, natural sponge, bath sponge, natural fiber exfoliating sponge, loofah, or simply lufa – depending on whether you first encountered it in the bathroom, kitchen, or zero-waste environment. Some spell it in English, some in German, and some even refer only to the dried fruit as a "loofah sponge." Ultimately, all these names refer to the same plant: the dried fruit of the species
Luffa aegyptiaca (formerly also known as
Luffa cylindrica ). This climbing plant from the tropics produces green, cucumber-like fruits and develops its characteristic, airy network of fibers when dried – precisely the natural material we use here as a sponge. Whether you call it loofah, lufa, sponge gourd, or loofah, it's always the same botanical species – just with many names and uses.
