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NATURAL SEA SPONGES
In my catalog of exclusive products, I take great pride in offering only the highest quality items, and I am even more fascinated when they are derived from natural and sustainable sources. My sea sponges are no exception.
Mediterranean Sea Sponges are a marvel of nature. These fascinating organisms play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem of the region and can be found across a wide variety of habitats, ranging from shallow waters to the depths of the Mediterranean Sea.
They are known for their exceptional softness and gentle exfoliating capabilities, making them the perfect addition to your bathing and skincare routine. These VON ROSENTHAL natural sponges not only help cleanse the skin but also promote blood circulation and cellular renewal, leaving your skin soft, radiant, and revitalized. Additionally, as a decorative element, they add a special, aesthetic touch to any bathroom.
These sponges are sustainably cultivated and harvested by expert divers, making them an ideal choice for those seeking 100% natural products of the highest quality.
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EXCLUSIVE SEA SPONGES FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN
VON ROSENTHAL sea sponges are harvested from the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, where they grow on reefs, nets, and seafloors. By choosing my sea sponges, you are supporting the sustainability of this unique marine ecosystem and my commitment to the responsible local harvesting of these sponges, ensuring that the process remains sustainable and environmentally respectful.
Sea sponges have been harvested for millennia, and when done correctly, it benefits the sponge population as a whole. Harvesting marine sponges by cutting them with a knife, rather than “hooking” them (ripping them out of the seafloor), actually strengthens their ability to regenerate and prolongs their lifespan. Cut sponges grow, often healthier and larger than their predecessors, in just a few years. Any broken piece that returns to the seafloor will attach to a new object and grow into a new sponge.
It is known that the Egyptians were the first to use them, as expected, incorporating them into their bathing and skincare routines. Cleopatra was even a fan of them. The Romans also used them for this purpose and others, such as drinking water, due to their unmatched absorption capacity.
The use of marine sponges is also recorded in Homer’s epics: The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as in the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Plato also referred to the sponge as "an item commonly used for bathing, primarily by the wealthy."
In addition to their spectacular and soft texture, marine sponges are rich in minerals that are beneficial for the skin, making them a popular and ideal choice for personal care. This ancient practice of natural wisdom harnesses the properties of marine sponges for hygiene.
A bath with a VON ROSENTHAL Mediterranean Sea Sponge will provide you with a unique sensory experience. Its softness and ability to retain and release foam will make your bathing ritual even more indulgent.
These are high-quality marine sponges, carefully selected and processed to ensure a luxurious bath experience.
Discover the purity and softness of VON ROSENTHAL Mediterranean Sea Sponges and elevate your bath ritual to new heights of exclusivity and well-being.