This mesh body exfoliator is a more sustainable, effective, and hygienic alternative to traditional loofahs — here's why it's the best $18 you can spend for your bathroom

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• The Luv Scrub is a mesh body exfoliator that's a more sustainable, effective, and hygienic alternative to traditional loofahs.
• The nonporous sheet costs $18 and lasts for up to 18 months by resisting mold and bacteria buildup. It also comes in five colors, and it recently won an Allure Best of Beauty award.
• I've been a Luv Scrub user for over three years and now it's an absolute staple of my shower routine.
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My time in the shower is more than just a time to scrub away the remnants of the day. It's an opportunity to meditate, let out a few tears, and solve my life's problems. Well, some of them.

That said, I fill my shower with only the best. Whether it's great-smelling bath soaps, hydrating shampoos, or luxurious, skin-nourishing products, I make sure to stock my tub with everything I need to keep my bath time sacred.

One of those staples includes my Luv Scrub, arguably my favorite of all.

What is a Luv Scrub?

It's a mesh body-exfoliating sheet with origins in West Africa. Made of synthetic fibers, it's been used in African homes as a more sanitary alternative to a loofah or a washcloth.

Unlike loofahs, the Luv Scrub doesn't accumulate mold or develop an unpleasant smell over time thanks to its larger holes and ability to dry quickly and completely. The water and soap drain off easily, helping the LuvScrub last a whopping 18 months. It makes skin silky soft, and helps create a rich lather from soaps and body washes.

The Luv Scrub's exfoliation is amazing for my skin, but it also works well on my feet.

I've been using Luv Scrub since 2017 when I met Caroline Owusu-Ansah, the brand's founder. After she showed me the adorable packaging and shared the history of the exfoliator, I didn't need any more convincing.

First, let's talk lather. One of the reasons I've always gravitated toward mesh exfoliators is because I like a rich, soapy, lather, and frankly, traditional washcloths just don't compare. The Luv Scrub holds onto my body cleanser and creates enough of a lather to drape suds over my entire body. Even more, thanks to the length and malleability of the scrub, I'm able to reach those difficult spots like my back that are usually tough to scrub. In general, it adds a certain feeling of luxury and cleanliness to my showers that I'd never experienced with traditional loofahs.

Now onto how my skin feels. Considering that I'm gently exfoliating on a daily basis with the Luv Scrub (sometimes even twice a day), my skin has never felt smoother. But what I've noticed most is how soft it keeps my feet. Yes, my feet. As a New Yorker who spends a lot of time walking, my heels are always in need of a great scrub, and that's exactly what the LuvScrub gives me.

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The Luv Scrub could even help with back acne.

If you needed any more convincing, the Luv Scrub can also help remedy body acne. Body acne is usually caused by debris getting trapped in the pores, so exfoliating is one helpful way to prevent dead skin from lingering and clogging pores. While back acne is not something I personally grapple with, I have friends who've become Luv Scrub obsessives like me and swear by it for preventing breakouts without irritating the skin.

The bottom line:

Frankly, there's no better $18 shower-related investment you can make than the Luv Scrub. Not only will it look cute in your shower, it'll also last you a long time and help you avoid molding and unpleasant smells.

Let's face it, we could all use a little luxury in our lives these days, so why not add some in one of the most sacred and frequented places in our home?

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