Accessory: Ramie Terry Facial Buffing Pad

A reusable natural facial cleansing and buffing pad with a weave of natural ramie fibers on one side and soft terry cloth on the other. The perfect companion for our Facial Soap bars. Ideal for gentle facial massage and gentle exfoliation and deep cleaning the face and neck.

What is Ramie? Ramie is a natural fiber made from the stalks of the plant called Chinese Nettle or China Grass (Boehmeria nivea). It has been used for thousands of years in China, India, and Indonesia. 

The perfect accessory to gently exfoliate your skin while cleansing. 

• Made of woven, flexible fibers that easily get into facial crevices
• Great for gentle facial massage and gentle exfoliation
• Massaging action helps stimulate circulation as it smooths, softens, gently exfoliates, and polishes skin
• Leaves skin feeling silky smooth
• Roughly 4 inches in diameter, with a convenient elastic finger band for ease of use and a loop for hanging
• Small enough to add to your travel kit

Use

Dampen pad with warm water, add the desired soap or cleanser, and gently massage over moist facial skin with a smooth circular motion to remove dead skin cells, dirt, tone the skin and improve circulation.

Care

AFTER USE: Although the ramie fibers have some resistance to bacteria and mildew growth they are still a natural fiber as is the cotton terry and must be cared for. 

• Thoroughly rinse after each use
• Wring to squeeze out any excess water and hang to dry in a well-ventilated area between uses
• The pad should be kept away from water when not in use to avoid mold/mildew growth

WASHING

• To remove any skin build-up in the pad I wash my ramie pad weekly in the sink with soap and water and allow it to thoroughly dry
• The Face Pad is machine washable in warm or cold water with a mild detergent--I place mine in one of those mesh delicate bags so it does not get lost in the machine
• Avoid bleach or fabric softeners they can weaken ramie fibers
• Hang pad to air dry. While the manufacturer states that the pad can be tumble-dried on the low heat setting, we have never tried this

Suggestion: Replace the natural fiber pad after 4 to 6 months of frequent use or if there are signs of mildew growth