What is Konjac:
Konjac is a traditional Japanese jelly-like health food, made from calcium hydroxide or oxide calcium a type of potato called “konnyaku potato”.
The Konjac plant is native to Indonesia and is a kind of herbaceous perennial plant called “Amorphophallus Konjac”. Konjac potatoes are grown in Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan.
The Japanese have been eating Konjac for over 1500 years. It was originally introduced to Japan as a medicine in the sixth century and has been eaten for almost 1500 years in Japan. It is a totally natural food.
97% of Konjac is water and 3% is Glucomannan and is very rich in minerals.
It contains water, protein, carbohydrate, lipids, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, pantothenate, niacin, fatty acids, folic acid and dietary fibre with a total of 16 amino acids.
The Japanese have used the Konjac for more than a century, as a beauty treatment for their delicate skins.
How Does KUU Konjac Sponge Work
The KUU Konjac Sponge gently cleanses and soothes the skin by removing dirt and oil, naturally restoring the pH level of the skin. Cleansing helps to stimulate blood flow and encourage new skin cells, revitalising the complexion without damaging the skin.
The KUU Konjac sponge is highly absorbent in both water and oils and is excellent for thorough cleansing of impurities. The pH level of the sponge is an alkaline and has the function to break down dirt and neautralise acidic and oily areas.
After just one use you will feel the difference by cleansing with the KUU Konjac Sponge, your skin will feel revitalised and your skin care routine will have been transformed.
See our benefits page for more detailed information.
Producing our KUU Konjac Sponges
At KUU Konjac, we believe your skin deserves only the purest care. That’s why every one of our natural facial and body cleansing sponges is made from 100% food grade Konjac powder blended with pure water – with absolutely no preservatives, no colourants, and no harsh chemicals.
For many years, our sponges were handmade inKorea. As production costs in Korea rose, it became difficult to keep our sponges affordable for the Australian market. To ensure we could continue offering the same trusted quality at a sustainable price, we carefully transitioned our production to China.
Our partner factory in China upholds the highest standards of hygiene and craftsmanship, with every batch tested for microbial safety, pH balance, and composition to meet strict UK, EU, and Australian regulations.
The result? The same 100% handmade KUU Konjac sponge you know and love – gentle, pure, and effective – now at a price that makes healthy skin care accessible for everyone.
Pure Cleansing From Nature
'Just Add Water'