A lady has warned Nigerians to stop using sponges of any kind while bathing, insisting that bathing should be done only with soap and water.
In a viral video on social media, the lady spoke strongly about the harmful effects of using a sponge to scrub the body during bathing.
While holding a sample of a sponge in her hand, she explained that although it might be too late for her to give such advice, she still felt the need to caution people against using sponges while bathing.
She said: “Don’t use sponge to bathe, I no say e don dey too late for me to advise una. I no say una be my oga and madam.”
She went on to plead that people should avoid the use of sponges during bathing, stressing that it causes more harm than good.
According to her, whenever anyone bathes with a sponge, the scrubbing process causes tiny cuts on the skin, which she described as “micro tears”.
She explained that once these micro tears occur, they create openings for micro-organisms to penetrate the skin, thereby leading to infections which she generally referred to as “skin infection”.
Speaking further, the lady stressed that bathing with a sponge is not advisable because the skin produces natural oil which protects the body. She explained that this natural oil must not be removed unnecessarily.
She added that whenever this natural oil is stripped away, it makes people feel itchy and uncomfortable after bathing.
To further clarify her point, she stated that apart from people involved in hard and dirty jobs which demand thorough bathing, those who work in offices or perform light duties should completely avoid using sponges when bathing.
