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I CAN'T STOP TOUCHING MYSELF
...Well that didn't sound right, LMAO!
What I mean is I seriously cannot stop touching my skin. I'm so soft!! I'm so soft, I'd make a baby feel like a cactus! The Korean Italy Towel is AMAZING. It makes me feel like polished silk, it's amazing!
So these are commonly used in Korean spas which Koreans culturally go to once a week to pamper themselves but also get rid of all the buildup from a week's work. They soak in hot water for about 15 to 30 minutes and use one of these babies to scrub all that dead skin away and my god, does it do a fantastic job.
THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING TO BE USED DAILY. Its exfoliating prowess is that serious! I've noticed the negative reviews are from users who did not prepare correctly or outright used it incorrectly. There is a definite preparation ritual before you use the KIT: Soak in hot water for at least 15 minutes to prep your skin for easier and more fruitful exfoliation!! This is IMPORTANT! And do NOT ever use it on your face. Yeowch!
The first time I used it, which was last week, I hadn't exfoliated in awhile so my body was definitely ready. I had a long day at work and was pleased to find the package containing the towels at my doorstep. I got a tub of nice and hot water ready, metaphorically boiled myself alive for about 20 minutes, and used the green towel on my shin. Immediately, the towel made the dead skin ball up and it was gross but also really intriguing and addicting!
After awhile, I finally got my entire body scrubbed/polished by the towel, drained the tub, and did a final rise of my body. If you're going to do this, definitely do it on cleaning day because your tub will not be as pretty as it was when you first came in. The towel gets ALL the gunk off you, even if you think you're already clean!
I put on my lotion as normal and realized how smooth and soft my skin was. Areas that are usually rough despite being moisturized like my elbows and knees were suddenly soft to the touch. I was thoroughly impressed.
The Korean Italy Towel is something I'd recommend to be used at most once a week because it is THAT good at removing dead skin.. plus a dirty tub more than once a week is not cute. Maybe get an exfoliating daily loofah if you want daily exfoliation from the body. I just ordered the Salux towel so I can use it daily and get that nice exfoliation. =D
I also recently received a bottle of AmLactin in the mail which is a lactic acid lotion and exfoliates and is great for sufferers of Keratosis pilaris like me. I have to say the Korean Italy Towel plus the use of AmLactin lotion has given me the softest skin I've ever known and I am very satisfied with both products!
Fun fact: The Korean Italy Towel is called such due to the fabric, Viscose, originating in Italy!
April 2014 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase