Two Aussie friends have come up with an ingenious solution to one of the annoying parts of performing your daily skincare routine.
You’ve applied a scrub or a mask, and now it’s time to wash it off – and water starts dripping down your arms, onto the bathroom sink, and even the floor.
Particularly annoying when you’re about to go to bed and the last thing you feel like doing is an extra bit of cleaning, right?
POLSO was launched in 2022 when skincare-obsessed friends Freya and Camilla kept encountering the same problem.
‘’Growing up in the chilly southern highlands of Sydney, cleansing our faces quickly turned into a chore, leaving us with wet sleeves and freezing cold,’’ the friends said.
‘’The thought of water running down our arms and wet sleeves gave us the ‘ick,’ not to mention mopping up the puddle of water on the floor and around the sink.
‘’Adding another chore to our day was enough to make us skip taking off our makeup – a cardinal skincare sin!
‘’Seeking a solution to enjoy our journey to clearer skin and remain warm and dry, POLSO was born!’’
The $30 Wash Cuffs you didn’t know you needed
POLSO’s machine washable and re-usable Wash Cuffs, $29.99, absorb water, so you no longer have to worry about wet sleeves when washing your face, water dripping down your arms, or water around the sink or bathroom floor.
They’re a bit like the sweat bands worn by tennis players – but fluffer and cuter, and in a selection of colours including Sage Green and Spa White.
The cosy cuffs are made from Coral fleece, which is three times more absorbent than standard microfibres.
Shoppers are raving about the product online, praising both the look and performance of the wash cuffs, and how it solves a “universal” problem.
‘’The hype is real, best beauty tool ever!’’ raved one customer.
‘’No more water running down my arms and all over the bathroom floor, very absorbent.
‘’Quality is beautiful, cuffs are easy to put on and take off. Definitely recommend.’’
‘’This set was for my daughter after she fell in love with mine!’’ wrote another.
‘’We both use them every day, saves that water running down our arms and all over the vanity.’’
‘’Great. How did I live without these?’’ wondered a third.
The POLSO range also includes a Hair Turban, $34.99, Spa Headband, $26.99, Konjac Cleansing Sponge, $15, and The Dry Brush body brush, $34.99.
Bundle packs on sale
Right now POLSO is offering up to 50% off its bundle packs, which are perfect for a girls’ day or night out – think bridesmaids on the night before a wedding, or a luxe weekend away at a spa centre!
The Ultimate Bestie Bundle, normally $193.94, is on sale for $133.94, while the Bridesmaid Bundle, which usually retails for $284.90, is currently only $198.90.
Even if you’re not going out for a special occasion, the idea is to have that luxe day spa feel at home.
‘’I got the Ultimate Bestie Bundle for myself and my baby sister,’’ one shopper said.
‘’I was over getting my top wet every time I washed my face, brushed my teeth … you get the picture!
‘’The hair turban is so absorbent, my hair feels soft and dry.
‘’Definitely worth the investment!’’
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