The latex free Salata Perfecter Sponge made of Yukilon Grace, a precious Japanese caoutchouc, is formulated to apply and blend cream- and liquid make-up, primer and even powders especially pleasant, precise and streak-free to the skin Its special texture is not only flexible and elastic but also antibacterial. Additionally, it protects the sponge from a rapid abrasion and from yellowing by either being washed or being exposed to UV light. The sponge works best when it has been soaked in water and then squeezed out leaving the sponge damp but not wet.