8 Things Dermatologists Never Put on Their Faces

Loofah

“I wouldn’t recommend using a buff puff or loofah. It all comes down to the transfer of bacteria. Loofah sponges are intimate with many unclean areas of the body and then sit around allowing bacteria to multiply within the nooks and crannies of the sponge. Just like kitchen sponges, this common cleansing tool should be tossed. What to use instead? Your hands and a gentle cleanser.” —Joel Schlessinger, MD, board-certified dermatologist and RealSelf contributor.

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