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Life begins at sea.
A Natural Sea Sponge.

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Hand-selected, cleansed & sun-dried.
A Mediterranean kiss that nourishes the skin.

Natural sea sponge on a black dish next to a pool with ocean view in the background.
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FAQs

  • Ajean Sea Sponges are a sustainable product that is suitable for all skin types containing minerals that benefit the skin. Among the most common are calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc, and potassium; the sponges gently exfoliates for a more youthful and fresh appearance.

    Ajean Sea Sponges are suitable for all types of sensitive skin.

  • Ajean Sea Sponges have natural antibacterial properties. The sponges contain enzymes that naturally inhibit the growth of bacteria and their intricate channels allows them to self clean. Natural sea sponges are non-toxic, hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin. They do not retain odors or develop bad smells.

  • There are several benefits of using a natural sea sponge for the body and face care. The antibacterial properties make natural sea sponges a more hygienic bathroom tool over synthetic products. 

    The sponges’ miniscule spikes remove dead cells, bacteria & make-up from the skin and as well, help with blood circulation. They are hypoallergenic, toxin-free and do not cause irritations. 

    Natural sea sponges are incredibly absorbent and very soft when wet. They create a rich lather and offer a luxurious bathing experience. The longevity of usage of the sponges makes them extremely sustainable, in addition to their cleansing qualities/benefits.

  • Sea sponges are hand-picked by expert divers in the Mediterranean. When they are cut, they are not completely uprooted, a part of the sponge remains on the seabed and as a result, a new sponge will grow in its place.

  • Each Sea Sponge is unique. Sea sponges of Mediterranean origin are more resistant than those of the Caribbean. The temperatures of the waters where they originate impact the sponges density and duration of life.

  • Sea Sponges are an aquatic living organism however without a brain or central nervous system.

  • Natural Sea Sponges are used in the same way as any other synthetic sponges, however they are much more sustainable due to the longevity of usage.

    Rub your soap or cleanser on the sea sponge. Add some water to create a lather and massage your body (or face) with smooth circular motions. At the end of your shower, rinse your sponge well, and gently remove the excess water.

    To maintain hygiene and prolong the life of the sponge, you can cleanse the sponge in a bowl of water with one teaspoon of vinegar, then drain and leave the sponge to dry on a clean surface. 

  • Natural sea sponges last longer than synthetic sponges as they are more resistant to abrasion by nature.

    The most durable sponge is the Mediterranean Honeycomb sea sponge, which is considered the highest quality sea sponge. With proper maintenance, a Honeycomb Sponge may exceed two years of usage.

  • It is recommended to regularly sanitize the sponge, usually every 2 to 3 weeks. Recommended process is as follows:

    Rinse the natural sponge well under cold running water. Immerse it in a small container filled with vinegar (two tablespoons of vinegar for each litre of water). Let it soak for 2 hours.

    Remove the sponge from the container and squeeze it to remove excess liquid. Let it dry on a clean surface.

  • Ajean Sea Sponges have been hand-picked and packaged from our sourced suppliers in the Aegean Sea, mainly Greece, Turkey & Tunisia.

    The Sea Sponges are then shipped raw to Australia (where our warehouse is located) for cleaning.

  • Sea Sponges arrive to our warehouse raw, where we then hand-cut the sponges into various sizes.

    Each batch then goes through a cleaning process where we remove dirt & ocean bacteria through water extraction.

    The sponges are then sun-dried and packaged sustainably for our customers.