From Sapo to Self-Care: The Rise of the African Exfoliating Net
Across markets in West Africa, long strips of looped mesh sway like streamers—a familiar sight to anyone who grew up with communal bath days and family skincare rituals. These are the iconic bath nets often called “sapo,” celebrated for their practicality, durability, and incomparable exfoliation. Today, they’ve traveled far beyond their origin, reshaping modern routines…