Loofah is the fruit of the botanicals Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula, two plant species that belong to the Cucumber family. In China, India, and Vietnam, Loofah is commonly cultivated as a vegetable, which can grow in various shapes and sizes. When harvested before reaching full maturity, Loofah is edible. When ripened and dried, what remains of the fruit is a sponge-like, slightly coarse, unscented, textured substance. The fibrous makeup of the dried Loofah allows it to resist wear, making it an ideal scrubbing object that is traditionally used in kitchen, bathroom, and cosmetic applications. For use in skincare cosmetics, the ideal form of Loofah is the powdered variety.The appearance of NDAâ??S all-natural, untreated, beige to tan-colored, ground Loofah bears a resemblance to saw dust. The small grain size of this product reduces the likelihood of harming sensitive skin .