Loofah

Loofahs are closely related to the cucumber plant.
Once the flower from the plant has died back, the remaining `cucumber` is peeled and dried. These are then exported for use as natural exfoliators.
If you`ve never tried it, give it a go. These will leave your skin glowing and tingling and soooo soft.(Should not be used on the face though).
Rumour has it these can be used to clean any number of things, pots and pans, cars (not mine!) baths and sinks etc. They scour but don`t scratch!